Seated Barbell Shoulder Press

Seated Military Press · Seated Overhead Press

CompoundPush forceVertical pushIntermediate

BarbellBench Free weights

Pressing a barbell overhead from a seated, back-supported position removes leg drive and lower-back demand, isolating the deltoids and triceps for hypertrophy. Keep the upper back braced against the pad and avoid arching excessively as the bar travels straight up past the face.

PrimaryDeltoid Triceps Brachii

SecondaryUpper Trapezius Supraspinatus Serratus Anterior Pectoralis Major

GroupsShouldersDeltoidsTricepsUpper BodyPush

Mechanic: Compound
Load type: Weighted
Utility: Basic

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