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Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Seated Barbell Overhead Press, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Anterior deltoid |
| Also | Lateral deltoid, Triceps brachii |
Setup
Move the head back slightly as the bar passes so it finishes over the crown.
How to do it well
- Sit with the back supported and bar at the collarbone
- Press overhead
- Lock out with the bar over the head
Common mistakes
- Overarching the lower back
- Pressing the bar in front of the head
Similar exercises
- Standing Barbell Overhead Press
- Arnold Press
- Cable Front Raise
- Dumbbell Front Raise
- Seated Dumbbell Press
- Seated Plate Loaded Shoulder Press
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.