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Barbell Standing Wide Military Press

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Delts accessibility Shoulders
Triceps Upper Back

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Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

7.3

Force

push

Barbell Standing Wide Military Press is a intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Triceps and Upper Back.

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1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width.

2

Lift the barbell to shoulder height, keeping your elbows slightly in front of the bar.

3

Press the barbell overhead, extending your arms fully.

4

Lower the barbell back to shoulder height and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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