Exercisesstrength
Barbell Overhead Press
Take a roughly shoulder width grip. There should be a straight line from your elbow to fist (vertical forearms). Pull your chin back and press the weight toward the ceiling by extending at the elbow joint and flexing at the shoulder joint. Press until your elbows are extended and push your head forward slightly. Return to the start position with control. Pulling your chin back to allow the bar to pass your face safely.
Category
strength
Difficulty
intermediate
Equipment
barbell
Primary muscle
shoulders
Muscles
Muscles worked
shouldersdelts
Equipment
Setup
barbell
At a glance
- Category
- strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Equipment
- barbell
- Primary muscle
- shoulders, delts
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