Military Press

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Unrack a barbell with your hands also around shoulder-width apart so the barbell rests on your wrist across your upper chest.

2. Keeping your elbows from flaring out, move the barbell straight up until your arms are fully extended. Tilt the head backwards a bit to allow for the bar to pass, then lower the weight safely back into the starting position.

Alternatives: Seated Military Press (allows for greater weight to be moved without relying on the lower back muscles just as much), Dumbbell Military Press, Seated Dumbbell Military Press