How do you perform Shoulder Press?
How do you perform Shoulder Press?
- Stand up straight with your feet shoulder width apart.
- Hold a weight in each hand and raise it to shoulder height.
- Your elbows are pointed forward.
- Tighten your buttocks and abs.
- Push the weights up until your arms are fully extended overhead.
- Keep your elbows close to your ears throughout the exercise.
- Your body stays upright.
Slowly lower the weights back to shoulder height.
Common faults
- Your elbows are not pointing forward.
- Overstretching your back. Keep your body vertical.
- You help the movement by bending your knees or hips.
