Front shoulder press

COURTESY OF GLOBAL FITNESS

Major muscles used

• Deltoids (Front and side)
• Trapezius

Performing the front shoulder press

• Sit at an upright (90 degree angle) bench with feet firmly on the ground.
• Hold a barbell across the front of your shoulders with palms facing out, hands about six inches farther than shoulder-width apart and elbows pointing down.
• Your back should be straight resting against the back of the bench, with shoulders back and chest out.
• Press (lift) the barbell above your head until your arms are fully extended, without locking your elbows.
• Lower the weight in a slow, controlled manner back to the starting position.

Be careful

• Don't rock or sway your body to gain momentum.
• Don't bounce the weight off your neck and shoulders in an attempt to complete the lift.
• Don't just let the weight drop. Slowly lower the weight in a controlled manner.

Alternative exercises to the front shoulder press

• Arnold press
• Upright rowing (Dumbbells)
• Side raises (Dumbbells)
• Shoulder press (Dumbbells)

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