9 Best Shoulder Exercises for Men

#9 Sots Press

The Sots press is yet another variation of the overhead press and is a wonderful exercise for weightlifters and power-lifters. The exercise not only works on the shoulder muscles but also improves mobility and strength in the lower back and hips.

The Sots press could either be performed using a barbell or a kettlebell.

Instructions:

Step 1: With a straight back, squat down and hold the barbell or the kettlebell in front of the chest with palms facing away from the body. Always have a proper grip and sufficient width between the two arms.

Step 2: Move the weights over the head until a full extension of the arms is reached without changing the squat position. Pause for a moment and return to the initial position and repeat the exercise for the recommended number of repetitions.

Important Tip: Quite a few people consider it to be much harder than the regular press due to its extended motion of the body and should be practiced by professionals or under expert supervision.

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Edited by Raunak J