EXERCISE PROFILE

  • MAIN MUSCLES: Delts
  • SECONDARY MUSCLES: Traps
  • EXERCISE CATEGORY: Strength
  • EXERCISE TYPE: Basic-(Multi-Joint)   
  • EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Barbell 
  • EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner Mid-level

EXERCISE INSTRUCTION

  1. Grab the bar with a wide grip, shoulder-width apart, slightly sit under the bar, remove it from the racks and take a step back.
  2. The bar should lie on bent arms near the collarbones, feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, keep your back straight.
  3. Inhale, hold your breath a little and squeeze the bar up over your head, straightening your elbows.
  4. At the moment of passing the difficult section, exhale. Lower the bar back to your collarbone as you inhale.

NOTE: Legs should not help squeeze the barbell.