Barbell Seated Overhead Press demonstration
Exercise

Barbell Seated Overhead Press

Shoulders Barbell weight & reps

Also works: Triceps, Upper Back

How to do it

  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.

In FYL you log the Barbell Seated Overhead Press as weight & reps — every set counts toward your volume, PRs and XP.

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