Bodyweight Standing Military Press
The military press with empty hands: a warm-up that rehearses the path and the lockout before a loaded press.
How to do it
Setup
Standing, feet hip-width, hands at the shoulders with the palms forward, elbows under the wrists.
Steps
- Press the hands straight up until the arms lock beside the ears.
- Reach tall at the top without shrugging.
- Bring the hands back to the shoulders, elbows under the wrists.
Common mistakes
Rushing the reps: move at the speed of a loaded press; the path is the point. Shoulders hiking up to the ears: reach tall and keep the neck long. Hands finishing in front of the face: lock out over the shoulders.
Breathing
Exhale on the press, inhale lowering.
