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Barbell Overhead Press
Difficulty: 3/5
- Primary muscles
- Front delts
- Synergists
- Side delts, Triceps (lateral/medial head)
- Equipment
- Barbell + plates + Power rack or Squat stands
How to
- Unrack the bar at collarbone height, grip just outside shoulder width.
- Brace abs and glutes, press the bar straight up, moving your head back briefly.
- Lock out over mid-foot, then lower under control.
Tips
- → No excessive back arch
Common mistakes
- ✕ Pressing the bar out in front of you