Seated barbell overhead press
- Movement pattern:
- Vertical push
- Equipment:
- Barbell
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Primary muscle:
- Deltoids
- Also works:
- Triceps, Traps
Technique
Seated with back support, bar at the chest. Press vertically with the bar passing just in front of the face, keeping the ribs stacked over the hips.
Common mistakes
Ribs flaring up and the lower back arching off the pad.
Easier option: Incline dumbbell press
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