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barbell seated overhead press
barbell seated overhead press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
Step 2. Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Step 3. Lift the barbell off the rack and bring it to shoulder level, with your elbows bent and palms facing forward.
Step 4. Press the barbell overhead by extending your arms fully.
Step 5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to shoulder level.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
delts
Secondary muscles
tricepsupper back
Primary body parts
shoulders
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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