military press
Weightlifting
noun
An exercise designed to develop the deltoid muscles, in which (from a seated or standing position) a weight is lifted to shoulder height, held there briefly, raised to arm's length above the head, then finally lowered to the starting position.
Origin
Early 20th century. From A. + press.
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