Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Barbell Standing Close-Grip Military Press.
A standing overhead press performed with a barbell gripped narrower than shoulder width. The close grip shifts extra emphasis onto the triceps and inner shoulder head while the anterior deltoids remain the prime mover, building solid pressing strength and shoulder mass.
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The Barbell Standing Close-Grip Military Press is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.