Military press or of the shoulders with dumbbells standing
IntermediateUpdated 27/02/2026
Position

Muscle map

Starting position
4
How to perform it
Press the load overhead without over-arching the lower back. Lower under control to the point where the shoulders and torso remain stable. Prioritize control over speed. Maintain useful tension through the range and deliberately reset the starting position before the next repetition.
Muscles worked
absshoulderstricepsneck and trapezius upper
Tips
Do not turn the final repetitions into fast or partial movements. Aim to load abdominals, shoulders, triceps and neck and upper trapezius without sacrificing position; at intermediate level, progress control first and then add load, repetitions or complexity.