1. Starting Position: - Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. - Grip the barbell with a reverse grip (palms facing you) and lift it to shoulder height. Your hands should be slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. - Keep your elbows tucked close to your body and the bar resting on your front shoulders.
2. Body Positioning: - Stand tall with your chest up and shoulders back. Your gaze should be forward. - Engage your core muscles to maintain stability throughout the movement.
3. Pressing the Bar: - Inhale deeply to brace your core. - Press the barbell upwards in a controlled motion. Extend your arms fully overhead without locking your elbows. - Make sure to keep the barbell aligned over your shoulders and not leaning forward or backward.
4. Returning to Starting Position: - Slowly lower the barbell back down to shoulder height while exhaling. - Maintain control and avoid letting the bar drop quickly.
5. Repetitions: - Perform 8-12 repetitions for 2-4 sets, resting for 60-90 seconds between sets.
Tips: - Start with light weights to master the form before adding more resistance. - Keep your wrists straight to avoid strain. - Focus on using your shoulders and upper body to lift the barbell, rather than pushing with your legs.