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🤸 Shoulders Intermediate

Overhead Press (Barbell)

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4
Sets
10
Reps
Barbell
Equipment
7.00
Cal/min
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Primary
shoulders
Secondary
triceps
1
Stand with feet shoulder-width, bar racked at shoulder height, grip just outside shoulders.
2
Brace your core and glutes before pressing.
3
Press the bar straight up, moving your head back slightly to let the bar pass, then forward at the top.
4
Lock out fully overhead, bar aligned over your mid-foot.
5
Lower under control back to shoulder height.
What muscles does Overhead Press (Barbell) work?
Overhead Press (Barbell) primarily targets the shoulders, with the triceps working as secondary muscles.
How many sets and reps of Overhead Press (Barbell) should I do?
A typical starting point is 4 sets of 10 reps, adjusted based on your goal and experience level.
What equipment do I need for Overhead Press (Barbell)?
Overhead Press (Barbell) requires a barbell.

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