Shoulders Focus

Military Press

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Coach Notes

Coach Take

Strict overhead pressing that exposes weaknesses and builds real shoulder strength.

Make It Easier

Seated Dumbbell Press

Level It Up

Paused Military Press

Build Size

4 x 6-10, rest 2:00-2:30

5 X 3 5 Rest 2

30-3:30

Attribute Breakdown

Muscle

Shoulders

DELTOID-HEAVY MOVEMENT FOR UPPER-BODY SUPPORT

Equipment

Barbell

BARBELL LIFT: STABLE LOAD, BIG STRENGTH POTENTIAL

Movement

Push

PUSH ACTION: YOU DRIVE THE LOAD AWAY FROM YOUR BODY

Pattern

Vertical

VERTICAL FORCE PATH WITH OVERHEAD OR PULLDOWN BIAS

Reps

6 12

MID-REP RANGE FOR SIZE, CONTROL, AND SOLID INTENSITY

Goal

Strength

PRIMARY GOAL IS RAW STRENGTH AND LOAD PROGRESSION

Ego

High

HIGH EGO: BIG NUMBERS, BIG RISKS, BIG CONFIDENCE