Exercise Guide
Barbell Seated Overhead Press
beginnerRecommendedCompoundPrimaryCore Variation
Exercise Visual
Barbell Seated Overhead Press
Delts • Barbell
beginnerCategory
shoulders
Body Part
shoulders
Equipment
barbell
Target
delts
Instructions
- 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 to shoulder level, with your elbows bent and palms facing forward.
- 4
Press the barbell overhead by extending your arms fully.
- 5
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to shoulder level.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles
TricepsDeltsUpper Back
Movement Data
Role
Overhead Press
Pattern
push
Priority
9/10
Variation Rank
1
Workout Split
push
Classification
Compound