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Barbell Seated Overhead Press
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Barbell Seated Overhead Press is a free weights exercise targeting Shoulders (Anterior Deltoid) using Barbell.
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How to perform it
- Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor. Hold a barbell with an overhand grip (palms facing forward), hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Position the barbell at shoulder height in front of you.
- Press the barbell overhead by extending your elbows until your arms are fully extended.
- Lower the barbell back down to the starting position with control, bending your elbows.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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