Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Stick Standing Shoulder Press.
A standing overhead press performed with a stick or dowel, used primarily as a warm-up, mobility drill, or movement-pattern exercise for the shoulders. The minimal load of the stick allows full attention on pressing mechanics, core stability, and overhead range of motion.
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The Stick Standing Shoulder 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.