Video: Overhead Shoulder Press Exercise with Bar Bell

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Learn how to do an overhead shoulder press exercise with a demonstration from our fitness expert using a bar bell, in this free how to video lesson on shoulder exercises.

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evuser18236 Aug 02, 2008
First time I did this exercise I did it wrong and kept bringing the bar down to my collarbone. Nearly broke my nose a couple times. :)
evuser18236 Aug 02, 2008
First time I did this exercise I did it wrong and kept bringing the bar down to my collarbone. Nearly broke my nose a couple times. :)

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Now that we have moved away from the machines, I’m going to demonstrate for you an overhead press with a barbell Make sure you grab the appropriate weight for you. Go ahead and grab the bar, bringing your hands at least shoulder width apart. You can take them wider if you like. Navel to spine. You’re going to bring that bar right in front of your chest. Separate your feet at least hip width apart so that you can support yourself. Again, your leg muscles are working as well. Inhale as you start from the bottom. Exhale pressing straight over your head. Loose grip on the bar and inhale as you lower and exhale press. Good, inhale lower, exhale press. Very good. Inhale and exhale. Perfect. Inhale, exhale press. Good job. You can bring your hands as close as you need to or as far away as you need to. The closer your hands are, the less challenging the exercise is. Exhale press. Good. Inhale lower. Very good. Make sure your back does not arch. Keep your abs really tight. That core has to be very strong to do free weights. Exhale press and inhale lower.

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Overhead Shoulder Press Exercise with Bar Bell

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