Standing Military Press

A 200-characters-or-less explanation of the exercise.

Instructions

• Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
• Grip the barbell with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width.
• Lift the barbell to shoulder height with your palms facing forward.
• Press the barbell overhead until your arms are fully extended.
• Lower the barbell back to shoulder height with control.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Arching the back excessively during the press.
• Using too much weight and sacrificing form.
• Flaring elbows too wide.
• Not using full range of motion.
• Neglecting to engage the core.

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