Barbell Push Press

Barbell Push Press is an intermediate compound push using barbell. It loads Shoulders.

Muscles worked

• Primary: Shoulders
• Secondary: Triceps, Quadriceps, Glutes, Abs

Setup

• Set barbell. Shoulder blades packed, wrists stacked, feet planted.

How to do it

1. Lower under control, then press. Keep Shoulders as the prime movers.
2. Lock out without shrugging the shoulders into the ears.

Coaching cues

• Elbows under the load.
• Press yourself away from the weight.

Common mistakes

• Flaring and losing the lats. Tuck slightly and stay packed.
• Bouncing the bottom. Own the pause, then press.

Related lifts

• Arnold Press Shoulders
• Barbell Front Raise Shoulders
• Barbell Upright Row Shoulders
• Barbell Z Press Shoulders
• Behind the Back Barbell Overhead Press Shoulders
• Cable External Rotation Shoulders