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Barbell Seated Overhead Press

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Sets × Reps @ Weight
/log barbell_seated_overhead_press 3x10@45
also valid: /log barbell-seated-overhead-press 3x10@45 · /log barbell seated overhead press 3x10@45
Sets × Reps
/log barbell_seated_overhead_press 3x10
also valid: /log barbell-seated-overhead-press 3x10 · /log barbell seated overhead press 3x10
Reps
/log barbell_seated_overhead_press 20
also valid: /log barbell-seated-overhead-press 20 · /log barbell seated overhead press 20

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Demonstration

Barbell Seated Overhead Press demonstration animation
Demo: Barbell Seated Overhead Press — © Gym visual

How to perform

🎯 DeltsTricepsUpper Back🛠 Barbell
  1. Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Lift the barbell off the rack and bring it to shoulder level, with your elbows bent and palms facing forward.
  4. Press the barbell overhead by extending your arms fully.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to shoulder level.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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