Standing push press

BIG SHOULDERS We all want 'em, even though arms, abs and pecs usually top our wish list. But your shoulders also deserve serious consideration. After all, designers don't put pec or arm pads into their creations.

To make sure you don't have to rely on shoulder pads to fill out your next Hugo Boss suit, make the standing push press part of your shoulder workout. Not only will it widen the upper body, but the standing position will also activate little-used stabilizer and core muscles, resulting in a tighter and slimmer waistline. Here's how to do it right:

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