barbell seated overhead press

How to perform it

Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground. Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Lift the barbell off the rack and bring it to shoulder level, with your elbows bent and palms facing forward. Press the barbell overhead by extending your arms fully. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to shoulder level. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

1. 1Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
2. 2Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
3. 3Lift the barbell off the rack and bring it to shoulder level, with your elbows bent and palms facing forward.
4. 4Press the barbell overhead by extending your arms fully.
5. 5Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to shoulder level.
6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.