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Military Press
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How to Do It

Hold medium-heavy weights with arms in front of you, elbows bent and weights right in front of the shoulders and palms facing each other. Slowly press arms straight up without locking elbows.  Exhale and lower back down to shoulder level.   Repeat  for 1 to 3 sets of 12-16 repetitions, with a 20-30 second rest between sets.  

This exercise works the anterior and medial portion of the shoulders.


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