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StrengthIntermediate

Shoulder Press (Seated) - Barbell

Equipment:Barbell
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Shoulders

Secondary

Triceps, Chest

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Sit on bench with back support.

  2. 2

    Grip barbell overhand, slightly wider than shoulder-width.

  3. 3

    Unrack bar or have spotter assist. Hold at upper chest/collarbone level, elbows slightly forward.

  4. 4

    Keep core engaged, back straight against pad.

  5. 5

    Exhale, press bar straight overhead until arms are fully extended.

  6. 6

    Move head slightly back as bar passes face, then forward under bar at top.

  7. 7

    Inhale, slowly lower bar back to starting position.

  8. 8

    Repeat.