shoulders
Seated barbell press
Strict overhead pressing with back support.
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How to do it
- Set the bench upright and the bar at shoulder height.
- Sit with your back on the pad, grip just outside your shoulders.
- Brace your core and press the bar straight overhead.
- Lower it under control back to your shoulders.
Beginner tips
- Don't over-arch your lower back against the pad.
- Keep your core braced through each rep.
- Press in a straight line over your head.
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