Barbell Standing Close Grip Military Press

Instructions

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and grip a barbell at shoulder width or slightly narrower, elbows pointing forward.
2. Clean or press the bar to the front-rack position at collarbone height.
3. Brace your core and press the bar straight overhead until your elbows lock out.
4. Lower the bar back to collarbone height under control.
5. Repeat for the target reps, keeping your torso upright and avoiding excessive lower-back arch.