How to Do
How to Do Seated Barbell Shoulder Press
The seated barbell shoulder press should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the seated barbell shoulder press.
Beginning
Beginning Seated Overhead Press
1. Sit with a neutral spine position.
2. Take a grip width that will allow for the elbow to be flexed at 90 degrees when the upper arm is parallel to the floor.
Movement
Seated Overhead Press Movement
1. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward.
2. Maintaining proper posture, move arms toward the ceiling, without allowing the low back to extend. Place your focus on the muscles being worked on instead of just moving the weight.
3. Under complete control, lower the bar to the start position.
4. It is important NOT to let your back arch at any time during the movement.
5. Do not allow the head to jut forward.
Benefits
Seated Overhead Press Benefits
Muscle strength and size in the shoulders.
The triceps muscles' strength and size.
The trapezius muscle's size and strength.
When executing the exercise while standing, focus on your core muscles, such as your obliques, transverse abdominal muscles, lower back, and spinal stabilizers.
Exercise Aliases
how to do seated shoulder press, seated barbell shoulder press, sitting barbell shoulder press exercise.
