Barbell Standing Close-Grip Military Press
The standing military press with the hands about shoulder-width or just inside; the elbows stay in front and the triceps take more of the press.
How to do it
Setup
Standing, feet hip-width, bar at the collarbones, hands about shoulder-width, elbows under the bar.
Steps
- Drive the bar up past the face, elbows in front of it.
- Lock out with the bar over the middle of the feet.
- Lower to the collarbones, elbows still forward.
Common mistakes
Hands so close the wrists bend back: shoulder-width is narrow enough. Elbows flaring out to the sides: keep them forward, under the bar. Pushing the hips forward to finish: squeeze the glutes and keep the torso upright.
Breathing
Big breath before the press, exhale at lockout.
