Exercise details

• Target muscle: Anterior Deltoid
• Synergists: Lateral Deltoid; Clavicular (upper) Pectoralis Major; Triceps Brachii; Upper, Middle, and Lower Trapezius; Serratus Anterior
• Mechanics: Compound
• Force: Push

Starting position

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with a pronated (overhand) grip at upper-chest height.

Execution

1. Exhale as you push the barbell straight upward.
2. At the top of the movement, shrug your shoulders to raise the barbell even higher.
3. Inhale as you reverse the motions and lower the barbell to the starting position in a controlled manner.
4. Repeat.