Shoulders exercise

Push Press

ShouldersBarbellExpert

The push press is a shoulders exercise that targets the shoulders with barbell. Watch the demo, then follow the step-by-step form guide below.

Looping demonstration — tap play to watch the full movement.

Details

Primary muscles
Shoulders
Secondary muscles
QuadricepsTriceps
Equipment & classification
BarbellLevel: ExpertForce: PushMechanic: Compound

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