Front Press

Front Press

Sit with your back straight. Take an overhand grip on the barbell and rest it on your upper chest:

- Inhale and press the barbell straight up

- Exhale at the top of the movement

This basic exercise works the following muscles:

- Anterior and medial deltoids

- Upper pectorals

- Upper trapezius

- Triceps

- Serratus anterior

You can perform this exercise while standing, but you must avoid hyperextension of the spine. Place you elbows slightly forward from more work on the anterior deltoids. To involve the medial deltoids more intensely, flare out your elbows. Many machines and racks allow you to perform this movement with less concentration on the correct position, which helps you focus on the delotids.