Barbell standing wide military press
The barbell standing wide military press is a compound exercise targeting the deltoid muscles. It involves pressing a barbell overhead with a wide grip while standing, engaging the shoulders, triceps, and upper chest.
At a glance
- Area
- Shoulders
- Main muscle
- Delts
- Secondary muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged to avoid arching your back.
- Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- Press the bar straight up and avoid locking your elbows at the top.
- Lower the bar slowly and with control to the starting position.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe lower back pain
- recent shoulder surgery
Also known as
Military press con bilanciere in piedi a presa larga, wide grip barbell overhead press, wide grip military press, shoulder press, overhead press, bilanciere spalle