Overhead press or military press with barbell

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Exercise overview

Primary muscle group: Shoulders

Exercise type: Barbell

Exercise goal: Strength

Key metric: Weight

Average per rep (kg)*: 32

Average per rep (lbs)*: 72

Description: Set up a barbell on a squat rack at chest height. Select appropriate weights. Stand under the bar and grasp it with a pronated grip, wider than shoulder-width apart. Slightly bend your knees and position the barbell on your collarbone. Lift the barbell to rest on your chest, then step back and position your feet shoulder-width apart. Press the barbell overhead by extending your arms until they are locked, with the bar slightly in front of your head. Lower the barbell to your collarbone slowly while inhaling. Press the barbell back up to the starting position as you exhale. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.

Exercise ID: 00447

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Overhead press or military press with barbell

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Works on iOS 15.0 and above.