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Overhead Press (Barbell)

The barbell overhead press targets the shoulders, triceps, and upper chest. It helps build upper body strength and muscle mass, focusing on the deltoids and triceps.

Primary Muscle Group
Type of Weight

Shoulders

Barbell

1. Setup: Position a barbell on a squat rack at shoulder height. Stand under the bar, positioning it across your upper chest.
2. Grip: Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
3. Starting Position: Lift the bar off the rack by straightening your legs and stepping back. Engage your core and keep your chest up.
4. Execution: Press the barbell overhead by extending your arms fully, keeping the bar in a straight path.
5. Return: Lower the barbell back to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of reps

Diagram of the muscles activated:

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