Barbell Seated Overhead Press

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Learn how to do the Barbell Seated Overhead Press with proper form and technique. This barbell exercise primarily targets your Delts, with secondary emphasis on Triceps, Upper Back.

Barbell Seated Overhead Press exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Seated Overhead Press

Follow these steps to perform the Barbell Seated Overhead Press with correct form:

  1. 1Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. 2Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Lift the barbell off the rack and bring it to shoulder level, with your elbows bent and palms facing forward.
  4. 4Press the barbell overhead by extending your arms fully.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to shoulder level.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Seated Overhead Press Muscles Worked

Primary

delts

Secondary

tricepsupper back

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
shoulders
Category
Extended

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