Exercise library
Shoulders
Barbell Push Press
- Primary muscle
- Shoulders
- Also works
- Triceps, Quads
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Vertical push
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Start with the bar at the shoulders and dip slightly at the knees. Drive up explosively with the legs and press the bar overhead to lockout, then lower under control. The leg drive lets you move heavier loads than a strict press.
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Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the shoulders — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Barbell Front RaiseBarbellVertical push
- Barbell Overhead PressBarbellVertical push
- Barbell Upright RowBarbellVertical push
- Behind-the-Neck PressBarbellVertical push
- Seated Barbell Overhead PressBarbellVertical push
- Arnold PressDumbbellVertical push
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the shoulders: