Barbell standing close grip military press
The barbell standing close grip military press is a compound exercise targeting the deltoid muscles, particularly the anterior deltoids. It involves pressing a barbell overhead with a close grip while standing, engaging the triceps and upper chest as synergists.
At a glance
- Area
- Shoulders
- Main muscle
- Delts
- Secondary muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged to maintain stability.
- Avoid arching your back excessively.
- Grip the barbell slightly narrower than shoulder-width.
- Press the barbell straight up and avoid flaring your elbows out.
- Lower the barbell slowly and under control.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe lower back pain
- recent shoulder surgery
Also known as
Distensioni militari in piedi con bilanciere a presa stretta, close grip overhead press, close grip shoulder press