Barbell Seated Overhead Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Anterior
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Anterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Triceps Brachii, Serratus Anterior, Deltoid Lateral
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Seated Barbell Press, Seated Overhead Barbell Press
How to: Barbell Seated Overhead Press
- Sit on a bench with back support, holding a barbell at shoulder level.
- Engage your core, and press the barbell overhead until your arms are fully extended.
- Lower the barbell back to shoulder level with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight and losing form.
- Not fully extending the arms at the top.
- Allowing the lower back to arch excessively.
Modifications
- Perform the press seated on a bench with back support.
- Use lighter weights or resistance bands for beginners.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Make sure to press the barbell straight up, not forward.
- Avoid arching your back; maintain a neutral spine.
Barbell Seated Overhead Press Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
strength
barbell
upper body
power
press