This is a great exercise for warm-ups, shoulder mobility and stability, and for hypertrophy. I would suggest using the same grip width as you use on your bench press, but it will depend on your range of motion.
Elbows should be beneath the wrists in the front and back position. Press the bar up just high enough to clear your head, rotating from front to back.
related posts
The Key to Complete Upper-Back Development
Want to blow out your T-shirts by building your upper back and traps? Here's a training technique you probably haven't tried yet.
Triceps: Grow or Die!
Want bigger, stronger triceps? Then ditch the sissy exercises and make these four moves staples in your training.
Mystery Meat
Kevin Neeld gained 5 pounds in one single day using a very simple protocol. He's positive it's not fat, but beyond that, he's not sure what this "mystery meat" is comprised of.
Lifters Need to Lift More Often
Hitting each muscle once per week works for newbies, but not for experienced lifters. Here's why and what to do about it.