Shoulders exercise
Seated Barbell Shoulder Press
Vertical barbell press seated with back support.
- Primary muscleShoulders
- Also worksFront delts
- EquipmentBarbell, bench, and rack
- TypeCompound
- MovementVertical push
- LevelIntermediate
- Shoulders
- Front delts
- Barbell, bench, and rack
How to do the Seated Barbell Shoulder Press
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Sit on a bench with an almost vertical backrest and grip the bar slightly wider than your shoulders.
- Lift it off the rack and bring it to your upper chest.
- Press in a straight line until your arms are extended overhead.
- Lower in a controlled way to your chin or upper chest.
Muscles worked
Alternatives to the Seated Barbell Shoulder Press
They work the shoulders with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Seated Barbell Shoulder Press work?
The Seated Barbell Shoulder Press works mainly the shoulders. It also works the front delts and the triceps.