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Animated demonstration of the barbell seated overhead press exercise, targeting the Delts using Barbell.

barbell seated overhead press

Body part
Shoulders
Equipment
Barbell
Target muscle
Delts
Secondary muscles
tricepsupper back

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.

  2. Step 2: Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  3. Step 3: Lift the barbell off the rack and bring it to shoulder level, with your elbows bent and palms facing forward.

  4. Step 4: Press the barbell overhead by extending your arms fully.

  5. Step 5: Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to shoulder level.

  6. Step 6: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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