Sit on a bench with your back straight. Grasp a barbell with an overhand grip and let it rest across the top of your shoulders behind your neck.
1. Without arching your back in the process, inhale and press the weight over your head.
2. Exhale as you complete the movement.
3. Lower the weight and repeat the next repetition.
Notes:
The primary muscles worked are the medial deltoids, upper trapezius, triceps, and anterior serratus. Others muscles worked include teres minor, supraspinatus, rhomboids, and infraspinatus.
The exercise can be performed standing as well by using a squat rack.
Always use a light weight to begin and use caution because this exercise can place undue stress on the shoulder joints and(or) rotator cuff muscles.