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Standing Barbell Overhead Press

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Equipment

  • Barbell

Muscle Groups

  • Shoulders
  • Triceps

Purposes

  • Shoulder strength.
  • Triceps strength.

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Description

  • Standing tall, hold the barbell in your hands at shoulder level.
  • Keep your back straight and your chest up at all time.
  • Press the barbell straight up until your arms are straight and the elbows are in line with your ears.
  • Lower the barbell back to shoulder level.
  • Repeat.

ProTip

  • Keep your trunk muscles tight.

Mistakes

  • Excessive arching of the back.
  • Pressing the barbell too far in front of the head, instead of directly overhead.