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Movement · Shoulders

Barbell Seated Behind Head Military Press

Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground. Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Lift the barbell off the rack and bring it down to shoulder level, behind your head. Press the barbell upward until your arms are fully extended. Lower the barbell back down to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

TargetDelts
Equipmentbarbell
Body partShoulders

Technique

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.

  2. 2

    Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Lift the barbell off the rack and bring it down to shoulder level, behind your head.

  4. 4

    Press the barbell upward until your arms are fully extended.

  5. 5

    Lower the barbell back down to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Target and supporting

Target

Delts

Secondary

TricepsUpper Back

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