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Can be done seated or standing.
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Starting position - bar resting across upper traps, behind the neck. To acheive this, you could:
- Seated - clean the bar, press overhead and behind the neck then sit down;
- Seated - have a spotter hand you the bar;
- Seated - use a power rack, or some gyms have a rack specifically for military press;
- Standing - clean the weight, press overhead and lower behind neck;
- Standing - use a power rack / squat rack;
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Grip can vary, but a few inches wider than shoulder width is recommended.
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Press bar to arm's length overhead.
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Slowly lower to starting position.
Note some trainees with shoulder problems may experience pain with this exercise. If it hurts, work on your shoulder flexibility - if it still hurts, don't do it!