Overhead press or military press with barbell (seated)

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Exercise overview

Primary muscle group: Shoulders

Exercise type: Barbell

Exercise goal: Strength

Key metric: Weight

Average per rep (kg)*: 30

Average per rep (lbs)*: 66

Description: Sit upright on a bench, holding a barbell at chest height using a pronated (overhand) grip. Your hands should be slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Exhale as you push the barbell straight upward until your arms are fully extended. At the top of the movement, shrug your shoulders to lift the barbell even higher. Inhale as you lower the barbell back to your chest in a controlled manner. Return to the starting position and repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

Exercise ID: 00320

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Overhead press or military press with barbell (seated)

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Works on iOS 15.0 and above.