Seated Barbell Military Press
A shoulder exercise that primarily targets deltoids while also engaging triceps and upper chest muscles.
Instructions
- Sit down on a bench with a back support and grasp the barbell with a grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Lift the barbell off the rack or have a partner hand it to you.
- Slowly lower the barbell to shoulder height, inhaling as you do.
- Press the barbell upward until your arms are fully extended, exhaling as you do.
- Pause briefly at the top of the movement before lowering the barbell back to shoulder height.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using too much weight, which can lead to improper form.
- Flaring elbows out too much to the sides, which can stress the shoulder joints.
- Arching the back excessively which can cause lower back strain.
- Not using a full range of motion.
Additional Information
| General | |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Force | push |
| Mechanic | compound |
| Equipment | barbell |
| Muscle | shoulders |