Seated Barbell Overhead Press
Seated with the back supported, press the barbell from the shoulders to overhead.
How to do it
Setup
Seated, back on the pad, bar at the collarbones, grip just outside shoulders.
Steps
- Press the bar to lockout over the shoulders.
- Move the head back slightly as the bar passes the face.
- Lower to the collarbones with control.
Common mistakes
Arching off the pad: the seat exists to prevent it; ribs down. Pressing around the face: bar travels straight, head moves. Half lockouts: bar over the shoulder joint, arms straight.
Breathing
Exhale on the press, inhale lowering.
