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Barbell Standing Close Grip Military Press

Barbell Standing Close Grip Military Press: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: barbell.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbarbell
  • Body partshoulders
Primary muscles
delts, triceps
Secondary muscles
upper back
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How to do it

  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.

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