Shoulder Press / Military Press

The shoulder press (or military press) is best performed while seated with a back support to ensure that the pectorals are not engaged by leaning back.

They can be done with a barbell, dumbbells or using a shoulder press machine or Smith machine. Free weights provide the most natural movement.

Simply lift the weight from the shoulders straight upwards, then lower it down again.

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To isolate further it can be performed one arm at a time with a dumbbell. This compound exercise also involves the trapezius and the triceps.

The Arnold Press is a variation of the shoulder press.

Shoulder Press Machine Exercise

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