How to do standing military press exercises

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How to do Standing Military Presses - Shoulder Strength

Learn how to military press standing upright. Military press is one the heaviest shoulder exercise and should be done at the beginning of the workout. This exercise it essential for shoulder strength and size. Military Press can also be done seated.

Description: Standing Military Press - Shoulder Strength

* Stand upright with your feet about one shoulder width apart. Knees almost extended, back straight. Contract your abs slightly - don't hollow your back. The barbell is held with the hands a bit less than 2 shoulder widths apart.
* Push the weight up vertical to arm length and exhale at the same time. Don't bend back as you push the bar over head. Keep looking straight forward (the best would be to stand in front of a mirror).
* Then lower the weight to ear or shoulder hight and inhale slowly. The weight is lowered slower than lifted. Make sure you don't create momentum with your legs or your back. PS: Some people think that the barbell should not be lowered beyond ear level to protect the shoulder joints.

Trainer advice: Standing Military Press - Shoulder Strength

* Warm up sufficient (don't start off with a heavy weight).
* Move slowly and concentrated.