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 Fitness & exercise Exercise library Shoulders Front shoulder press
Front shoulder press
COURTESY OF GLOBAL FITNESS
Major muscles used
- Deltoids (Front and side)
- Trapezius
Performing the front shoulder press
- Sit at an upright (90 degree angle) bench with feet firmly on the ground.
- Hold a barbell across the front of your shoulders with palms facing out, hands about six inches farther than shoulder-width apart and elbows pointing down.
- Your back should be straight resting against the back of the bench, with shoulders back and chest out.
- Press (lift) the barbell above your head until your arms are fully extended, without locking your elbows.
- Lower the weight in a slow, controlled manner back to the starting position.
Be careful
- Don't rock or sway your body to gain momentum.
- Don't bounce the weight off your neck and shoulders in an attempt to complete the lift.
- Don't just let the weight drop. Slowly lower the weight in a controlled manner.
Alternative exercises to the front shoulder press
Courtesy of Global-Fitness.com, your Online Personal Trainer
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