Bodyweight Standing Military Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Anterior
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Anterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Serratus Anterior, Triceps Brachii, Deltoid Lateral
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Standing Military Press
How to: Bodyweight Standing Military Press
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Raise your arms to shoulder height, elbows bent at 90 degrees.
- Press your arms straight overhead until fully extended.
- Lower your arms back to shoulder height and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Not using a full range of motion.
- Letting the elbows drop too low.
- Using momentum instead of controlled motion.
Modifications
- Perform the press seated for additional support.
- Use lighter body weight or resistance bands for beginners.
Tips
- Engage your core to maintain stability during the press.
- Avoid arching your back; keep it straight and aligned.
- Exhale as you press upwards and inhale as you bring your arms down.
Bodyweight Standing Military Press Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
strength
upper body
military press
body weight
core