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Standing Barbell Deltoids Presses Behind Head

Exercise Tips

Keep your shoulders back
Keep your back upright

Standing Barbell Deltoids Presses Behind Head

This exercise targets the back of your shoulders and provides a low cardio benefit. It also works your biceps.

Muscle Group

Posterior Deltoids (Rear Shoulders), Biceps

Frequency

1 Day a Week to
3 Days a Week

Equipment

Barbell

Cardiovascular Benefit

Low

Starting Position: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, toes pointing forward. Hold a barbell just behind your head with your hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart, elbows pointing down to the floor.

1 Exhaling, slowly raise both arms up over your head until they are fully extended, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
2 Inhale and slowly return the bar back to starting position.
3Repeat this exercise until you have completed all repetitions for the set.

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Standing Barbell Deltoids Presses Behind Head

Exercise Tips

Standing Barbell Deltoids Presses Behind Head

Muscle Group

Frequency

Equipment

Cardiovascular Benefit

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