How to Do Seated Shoulder Press Barbell

Seated Shoulder Press Barbell 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 Seated Shoulder Press Barbell

  1. 01Sit on a bench with back support and grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width using an overhand grip.
  2. 02Unrack the bar and hold it at collarbone height with wrists stacked directly over the elbows.
  3. 03Press the barbell toward the ceiling until the arms are fully extended overhead.
  4. 04Exhale as the bar passes the forehead and pull the head slightly forward at the top.
  5. 05Lower the bar back to the upper chest under control to reset for the next rep.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Seated Shoulder Press Barbell

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

Ensure the elbows stay slightly tucked in front of the torso rather than flaring out to the sides to protect the rotator cuff.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Seated Shoulder Press Barbell questions

What muscles does Seated Shoulder Press Barbell work?

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

How do you do Seated Shoulder Press Barbell correctly?

Sit on a bench with back support and grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width using an overhand grip. Unrack the bar and hold it at collarbone height with wrists stacked directly over the elbows. Press the barbell toward the ceiling until the arms are fully extended overhead. Exhale as the bar passes the forehead and pull the head slightly forward at the top. Lower the bar back to the upper chest under control to reset for the next rep.

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

Ensure the elbows stay slightly tucked in front of the torso rather than flaring out to the sides to protect the rotator cuff.

Is Seated Shoulder Press Barbell suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Seated Shoulder Press Barbell?

Seated Shoulder Press Barbell uses barbell.

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