Shoulder Press - Instructions, Variations & Alternatives
Muscles involved
- Deltoids
- Triceps
Also known as
- Overhead Press
- Military Press (perfomed standing with heels together which tend to require more core stabilization)
- OHP
- Deltoid Press
How to perform
Shoulder Press - Starting position
Shoulder Press - Muscle Under Tension
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Set up & Starting position (standing, seated)
Hold the weight to each side of shoulders with elbows below wrists and palms facing forward. -
Concentric phase
Push the weight up until arms are extended overhead. -
Isometric hold (optional) - Hold for a second at the top of the movement.
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Eccentric phase
Lower the weight back down to the sides of shoulders and repeat.