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barbell seated overhead press
Target

delts

Equipment

barbell

barbell seated overhead press

shoulders

How to Perform the barbell seated overhead press

1

Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.

2

Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

3

Lift the barbell off the rack and bring it to shoulder level, with your elbows bent and palms facing forward.

4

Press the barbell overhead by extending your arms fully.

5

Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to shoulder level.

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

tricepsupper back