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Barbell Standing Close Grip Military Press
Muscles involved
The barbell standing close grip military press targets the front delts. It builds overhead strength and triceps.
How to do it
- Stand with feet apart, holding a bar with a close grip.
- Keep the bar at jaw height.
- Press the bar upward until fully extending your arms.
- Lower the bar controllably to the starting position.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your elbows forward during the press for greater anterior shoulder activation. - Press the bar vertically without arching your lower back. - Lower controllably until the bar is at jaw height.
Difficulty
IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Barbell Standing Close Grip Military Press: which muscles does it work?
Barbell Standing Close Grip Military Press mainly works: Shoulders. It also involves: Anterior deltoid, Triceps brachii, Lateral deltoid, Pectoralis major clavicular head, Serratus anterior.
What is Barbell Standing Close Grip Military Press good for?
The barbell standing close grip military press targets the front delts. It builds overhead strength and triceps.
How do you do Barbell Standing Close Grip Military Press with proper form?
- Keep your elbows forward during the press for greater anterior shoulder activation. - Press the bar vertically without arching your lower back. - Lower controllably until the bar is at jaw height.
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