How to Do Barbell Seated Military Press

Barbell Seated Military Press is a shoulders exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Seated Military Press

  1. 01Sit on a bench with a back support and grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder width.
  2. 02Unrack the bar and hold it at collarbone height with elbows tucked slightly forward.
  3. 03Press the bar vertically while slightly moving your head back to clear the path.
  4. 04Lock out the weights overhead without shrugging your shoulders into your ears.
  5. 05Lower the bar under control back to the starting position.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Seated Military Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep your ribcage tucked and avoid arching your lower back as the weight moves overhead.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Seated Military Press questions

What muscles does Barbell Seated Military Press work?

Barbell Seated Military Press is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Seated Military Press correctly?

Sit on a bench with a back support and grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder width. Unrack the bar and hold it at collarbone height with elbows tucked slightly forward. Press the bar vertically while slightly moving your head back to clear the path. Lock out the weights overhead without shrugging your shoulders into your ears. Lower the bar under control back to the starting position.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Seated Military Press?

Keep your ribcage tucked and avoid arching your lower back as the weight moves overhead.

Is Barbell Seated Military Press suitable for beginners?

Barbell Seated Military Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Seated Military Press?

Barbell Seated Military Press uses barbell.

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