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Barbell Shoulder Press -- Seated

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Equipment

  • Barbell

Muscle Groups

  • Back
  • Shoulders
  • Triceps

Purposes

  • Deltoid strength
  • Triceps strength

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Description

  • Keep your back straight and your chest up at all time.
  • Seated at the end of a bench, hold the barbell in your hands at shoulder level, palms forward.
  • Press the barbell straight up until your arms are straight and the elbows are in line with your ears.
  • Lower the barbell back to shoulder level.

ProTip

  • Keep your trunk muscles tight

Mistakes

  • Excessive arching of the back
  • Pressing the barbell too far in front of the head, instead of directly overhead