Classification
Type | basic |
Mechanics | compound |
Direction | push |
Equipment | barbell |
Additional Equipment | flat bench / shoulder press rack (optional) |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp barbell with wide overhand grip and hold it above head with arms slightly flexed.Execution
Lower barbell to upper chest. Return, keep arms slightly flexed. Repeat.Variations / Comments
When using a shoulder press station, barbell can be dismounted from rack.![Barbell Shoulder Press, Seated | Starting Position Barbell Shoulder Press, Seated Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/30/1030.jpg)
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![Barbell Shoulder Press, Seated | Ending Position Barbell Shoulder Press, Seated Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/31/1031.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Deltoid, Anterior |
Synergist | Deltoid, Lateral | Triceps Brachii | Trapezius, Middle | Trapezius, Lower | Serratus Anterior |
Stabilizers | Trapezius, Upper |
![Barbell Shoulder Press, Seated | Muscles Front Barbell Shoulder Press, Seated Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/73/573.jpg)
Front
![Barbell Shoulder Press, Seated | Muscles Rear Barbell Shoulder Press, Seated Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/74/574.jpg)
Rear
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