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StrengthIntermediate

Standing Barbell Overhead Press

Equipment:Barbell
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Shoulders

Secondary

Triceps, Traps, Core

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Set bar rack chest height.

  2. 2

    Grip bar overhand, wider than shoulders.

  3. 3

    Unrack bar to front shoulders.

  4. 4

    Feet shoulder-width, core braced.

  5. 5

    Press bar straight overhead.

  6. 6

    Extend arms fully.

  7. 7

    Lower bar slowly to shoulders.

  8. 8

    Repeat.