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Backpack shoulder press: how to do it
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Backpack in front of your shoulders
Starting position
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold the backpack with both hands in front of your shoulders.
The movement
Press the backpack straight up until your arms are extended, then lower it with control to your shoulders.
Most common mistake
Don't arch your lower back as you press, brace your stomach and keep your rib cage still.
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