How to Do Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Press

Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Press is a triceps exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Press

  1. 01Sit on a bench with back support and press a barbell directly overhead with a narrow overhand grip.
  2. 02Lower the bar behind the head by bending only at the elbows, keeping the upper arms vertical.
  3. 03Bottom out the movement once the forearms pass parallel to the floor.
  4. 04Contract the triceps to press the bar back to the starting overhead position.
  5. 05Exhale as the arms reach full extension at the top.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Triceps Straightens the elbow to push weight away.

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

If the lower back arches excessively, perform the movement with the feet flat on the floor and the core braced against the backrest.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Press questions

What muscles does Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Press work?

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

How do you do Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Press correctly?

Sit on a bench with back support and press a barbell directly overhead with a narrow overhand grip. Lower the bar behind the head by bending only at the elbows, keeping the upper arms vertical. Bottom out the movement once the forearms pass parallel to the floor. Contract the triceps to press the bar back to the starting overhead position. Exhale as the arms reach full extension at the top.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Press?

If the lower back arches excessively, perform the movement with the feet flat on the floor and the core braced against the backrest.

Is Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Press suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Press?

Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Press uses barbell.

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