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military press en · NOUN

Etymology

The form of a military press resembles a soldier standing at attention.

Meanings

1. An exercise in which one raises a dumbbell above the head while keeping the feet together.
   • When you do, keep in mind that the standing military press is one of the best upper-body exercises you can do to improve strength in your arms, shoulders, back, and chest, while still also impacting other areas of the body to provide a full-body workout. 2021 July 11, Isadora Baum, “Here's How To Do a Standing Military Press and Why It’s Such a Power Move”, in Well+Good:
   • If you want a shoulder press that forces your core to work even harder – therefore demanding that you have your form absolutely perfect when you do military presses – try the suitcase press. 2019 July 2, Sam Rider, “How To Master The Military Press”, in Coach Mag:
   • Elbow position is critical when you’re doing the military press, and it’s often misunderstood. 2018 November 28, Brett Williams, “How to Do a Military Press With Perfect Form”, in Men's Health:

Forms

Synonyms

overhead press · shoulder press

military press en · VERB

Etymology

The form of a military press resembles a soldier standing at attention.

Meanings

1. To perform a military press.

Forms