STANDING MILITARY PRESS
How To Do Standing Military Shoulder Presses
The Standing Military Press is a classic upper body hypertrophy exercise to build muscle and strength in the arms and shoulders.
Level/Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced
Muscle Group(s): deltoids/shoulders, upper back/rhomboids, triceps, core
Equipment: a pair of dumbbells or kettlebells, or a resistance band
Exercise groups: Lower Body Exercises, Full Body Exercises, Lower Body Exercises, Core Strengthening Exercises, Upper Body Exercises, Posture Strengthening Exercises
Coaching Cues:
Stand with core engaged, press band/dumbbells overhead without hyperextension of back
Before starting:
Be sure to use a weight that is not too heavy.
Stand with the core lightly engaged and your feet hip width apart.
Hold the weights over your arms with your elbows at a 90° angle. Ensure core is braced as you exhale and press the weights towards the ceiling.
The dumbbells don't need to touch overhead - for more tension, they should stay over the shoulders. Slowly lower them back to the start and repeat with consecutive reps.
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