Barbell seated overhead press

Barbell seated overhead press

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Delts

Secondary Muscles

triceps, upper back

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Shoulders

The barbell seated overhead press is a compound strength exercise targeting the deltoid muscles of the shoulders. It also engages the triceps and upper back as secondary muscles. This movement is performed seated, which helps stabilize the lower body and focus the effort on the upper body. It requires proper technique and shoulder mobility to perform safely and effectively.

The barbell seated overhead press is a compound strength exercise targeting the deltoid muscles of the shoulders. It also engages the triceps and upper back as secondary muscles. This movement is performed seated, which helps stabilize the lower body and focus the effort on the upper body. It requires proper technique and shoulder mobility to perform safely and effectively.

The barbell seated overhead press is a compound strength exercise targeting the deltoid muscles of the shoulders. It also engages the triceps and upper back as secondary muscles. This movement is performed seated, which helps stabilize the lower body and focus the effort on the upper body. It requires proper technique and shoulder mobility to perform safely and effectively.

How to Do the Barbell seated overhead press

How to Do the Barbell seated overhead press

How to Do the Barbell seated overhead press

Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground. Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Lift the barbell off the rack and bring it to shoulder level, with your elbows bent and palms facing forward. Press the barbell overhead by extending your arms fully. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to shoulder level. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Barbell rear delt raise

Barbell upright row v. 3

Barbell thruster

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Smith upright row

Barbell standing front raise over head

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