Viking press with trunk rotation: how to do it and what it works

Press with an anchored bar that integrates a controlled trunk rotation.

Image: start and end of the movement.

How to do it

Press with the end of an anchored bar that combines a shoulder push with trunk rotation from a stable base.

Form. Use a light load, rotate in a controlled way from the hips and ribs and finish the press without arching the lower back.

Common mistake. Pulling only with the arms, locking the knees, twisting abruptly, or using a load that drags the trunk.

Deltoid, Obliques · Barbell

The muscles listed are an editorial reference, not a measurement. Adjust the range and the load to what feels comfortable.

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