Overhead Barbell Press

Overhead Barbell Press

The Overhead Barbell Press is a beginner barbell exercise that works the Shoulders. Follow the steps below.

Target musclesShoulders
EquipmentBarbell
LevelBeginner

How to do the Overhead Barbell Press

  1. Setup: Stand with feet together and grip the bar slightly wider than shoulders.
  2. Position: Rest the bar on your upper chest.
  3. Press: Brace your core and push the bar straight up until your arms lock out.
  4. Finish: Control the bar back down to your chest. https://youtu.be/ZXpdJOLNoWw?si=u27cGyODoblXHBu1

Recommended sets & reps

SetRepsRest
Set 112 reps30s rest
Set 210 reps30s rest
Set 38 reps30s rest
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Instructions adapted from wger.de under CC BY-SA 4.0. Compiled by FitBot Coach.