Overhead barbell press
ShouldersBarbellIntermediate
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Pressing a barbell overhead while standing. A foundational shoulder exercise that also works the triceps and the core holding the torso.
How to do it
- 1Hold the bar slightly wider than shoulders at collarbone height.
- 2Squeeze your glutes and brace your abs.
- 3Press the bar straight up, moving your head slightly back.
- 4At the top the bar is over midfoot with arms straight.
- 5Lower the bar to your collarbones under control.
- Also works
- TricepsAbs
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate