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barbell seated behind head military press

barbell seated behind head military press exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: delts. Equipment: barbell.

barbell seated behind head military press exercise demonstration
Target muscle
delts
Muscle group
triceps
Body part
shoulders
Equipment
barbell

Secondary muscles

triceps, upper back

How to perform

  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 down to shoulder level, behind your head.
  4. Press the barbell upward until your arms are fully extended.
  5. Lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.