Seated Barbell Shoulder Press

Starting position

• Sit upright on a bench with a backrest, bar in front of the shoulders.
• Grip just shoulder-width, feet planted.

Execution

• Press the bar straight overhead until the arms are almost straight.
• Lower under control to the shoulders.
• Breathe out as you press.

Common mistakes

• Arching the back hard.
• Bar in front of the head instead of over it.
• Elbows all the way out.