How to do a wide-arm shoulder press

Upper bodyBodyweightBeginner

A bodyweight press that targets the shoulders with a wider hand position — builds pressing strength with no weights.

How to do it

1Set up with your hands wide, hips high
2Lower under control toward the floor
3Press back up, driving through your shoulders

Common mistakes

×Letting your hips drop flat
×Rushing the reps

Muscles worked

Shoulders Triceps

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