Seated shoulder press with barbell

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Primary target:
Shoulders (Deltoids)
Secondary target:
Back (Trapezius), Arms (Triceps)
Difficulty:
(5/10)
Equipment required:
How many reps should I do?
What weight should I use?

Techniques

To perform the Seated shoulder press with barbell safely, please follow these steps:
  1. Whilst sat on a bench or chair begin with the bar at shoulder height with your palms facing forwards
  2. With hands just wider on the bar than your shoulders, the bar should begin in line with your shoulders
  3. Slowly raise the bar above your head, until your arms are almost straight but avoid locking your elbows
  4. Now slowly lower the bar until it is in line with your shoulders again
  5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you can no longer maintain correct technique

Alternatives

Reverse flyes with dumbells
Front raise with dumbells
Standing military press with barbell
Front raise with barbell
Shoulder press with dumbells
Reverse flyes with dumbells on fitball
Shoulder press with dumbells on fitball
Skipping
Star jumps
Lateral raise with resistance band
Shoulder press on fitball with barbell
Standing shoulder press with barbell
Shoulder stretch
Squat into shoulder press
Side lying lateral raise