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barbell standing close grip military press

barbell standing close grip military press exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: delts. Equipment: barbell.

barbell standing close grip military press exercise demonstration
Target muscle
delts
Muscle group
triceps
Body part
shoulders
Equipment
barbell

Secondary muscles

triceps, upper back

How to perform

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly closer than shoulder-width apart.
  2. Lift the barbell to shoulder height, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  3. Press the barbell overhead, extending your arms fully.
  4. Lower the barbell back to shoulder height.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.