Barbell seated overhead press exercise demonstration
Barbell seated overhead press

Exercise

Barbell seated overhead press

Barbell seated overhead press is a moderate exercise. It trains shoulders. You need Barbell and Dumbbells.

Equipment
BarbellDumbbells
Muscles
ShouldersTricepsBack

Detailed explanation

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.

Step by step

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Press the barbell overhead by extending your arms fully.

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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