barbell seated overhead press
barbell seated overhead press exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: delts. Equipment: barbell.
Secondary muscles
triceps, upper back
How to perform
- 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.