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Animated demonstration of the barbell standing close grip military press exercise, targeting the Delts using Barbell.

barbell standing close grip military press

Body part
Shoulders
Equipment
Barbell
Target muscle
Delts
Secondary muscles
tricepsupper back

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly closer than shoulder-width apart.

  2. Step 2: Lift the barbell to shoulder height, keeping your elbows close to your body.

  3. Step 3: Press the barbell overhead, extending your arms fully.

  4. Step 4: Lower the barbell back to shoulder height.

  5. Step 5: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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