Seated Barbell Military Press
How to Do Seated Barbell Military Press
- Set up a barbell on a weight rack, so that it is at the same height as your shoulders when seated.
- Position a flat bench with your back facing the barbell.
- Keeping your back straight, take the barbell from the rack using on overhand grip, with your hands wider than shoulder width apart. They should be wide enough that your elbows are bent at 90 degrees at the low position.
- Lift the bar up and slightly over your head by pushing up and locking your arms. This is the start position.
- Inhale and slowly lower the bar down to shoulder level in a straight line. Hold for a count ofone while squeezing your triceps and shoulder muscles.
- Exhale and push the bar back up to the start position.
- Repeat.
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Seated Barbell Military Press Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Seated Barbell Military Press targets shoulders and upper back & lower traps and also works abs and triceps. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: barbell / ez-bar.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include One-arm kettlebell rows, upright barbell rows and kettlebell thruster / squat to clean to overhead press. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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