How To Perform a Standing Military Shoulder Press With A Barbell

The Standing Military Shoulder Press, using a barbell is a very effective exercise for the shoulders and provides many other benefits through the function of the technique. Using the Barbell to produce this exercise is favoured above a smith machine, as with the barbell being a free weight, there is an added intensity to exercise by the body having to work hard to stabilise the weight.

This is why beginners can often find working with free weights a little tricky, as they have to allow time for muscle memory to develop so that their range of movement can be more fluid.

This video demonstrates how to perform the correct technique for a Standing Military Shoulder Press and provides details on the following technique points;

1. Hand Positioning to optimise the work in the shoulders and to avoid overloading the Triceps

2. The depth of the bar on the chest to ensure a full range of movement on the stretch phase of the repetition.

3. The extension phase of the shoulder press and how the arms should be positioned to ensure the shoulders are safely and fully engaged.

4. Core positioning for the Standing Military Shoulder Press exercise to ensure that the body is able to be secure and harnessed by the core system throughout the range of movement.

The Standing Military Shoulder Press is an exercise that can be used by many people for different training objectives. While beginners can work with this exercise, it might be recommended for beginners to develop their shoulders with a 2-3 week pre-conditioning program before hand. This would ensure basic muscle development, familiarisation with movements before handling more complex compound shoulder movements. For the intermediate and the more advanced, the Standing Military Shoulder Press is an excellent choice of exercise, as it not only provides a great hit and stimulation in the Deltoids, but also becomes a functional exercise.

The Standing Military Shoulder Press is a functional exercise as the body has work hard to maintain stable positioning through out each repetition. This can be further developed by actively working with the core positioning that is demonstrated by Trainer Dan Hayward in this video.

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Yours in Fitness, Trainer Dan Hayward