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Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Standing 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, Rectus abdominis |
Setup
Squeeze the glutes and brace the core to keep the press from becoming a lean-back.
How to do it well
- Rack the bar at the collarbone and brace
- Press overhead in a straight line
- Lock out with the bar over the head
Common mistakes
- Overarching the lower back
- Pressing the bar around the head
Free programs with Standing Barbell Overhead Press
Similar exercises
- Seated 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.