Barbell seated overhead press
The barbell seated overhead press is a compound exercise targeting the deltoid muscles. It involves pressing a barbell overhead while seated, engaging the shoulders, triceps, and upper chest.
At a glance
- Area
- Shoulders
- Main muscle
- Delts
- Secondary muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged to support your lower back.
- Do not lock your elbows at the top of the movement.
- Maintain a neutral wrist position.
- Inhale before pressing and exhale as you press the barbell overhead.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe lower back pain
Also known as
Distensioni sopra la testa da seduto con bilanciere, seated military press, seated shoulder press, shoulder press, overhead press, bilanciere spalle