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Front delts · Intermediate

Standing barbell press

Gym4 × 5–8Barbell

How to do it

  1. Bar on the front of the shoulders, grip just outside them
  2. Press straight up, moving your head back then through
  3. Squeeze glutes so you don't lean back

Common mistake: Leaning back and turning it into an incline press.

Also works: Triceps, Traps

Swap: Dumbbell overhead press

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