Barbell Standing Military Press (without rack)

An intermediate strength exercise that targets the glutes.

INTERMEDIATESTRENGTHGYM
Barbell Standing Military Press (without rack) exercise demonstration

Muscles Targeted

Primary

  • GLUTES

Secondary

  • HAMSTRINGS
  • ADDUCTORS
  • CORE

How to Perform

  1. Upper back on bench, bar across hips (pad as needed). Drive through heels, squeeze glutes at top without overextending low back — keep neutral spine. Pause 1s at top, lower under control.

Equipment Needed

  • Barbell

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General Safety

These general guidelines apply to every exercise: warm up first, choose a load and range you can control, and stop if you feel pain. Ask a qualified professional before training around an injury or medical condition.

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