Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)

Also known as: Seated Overhead Press (Barbell).

Seated front-of-shoulder barbell press on a flat bench without back support.

How to perform this exercise

1. Sit upright on a stable flat bench with both feet planted. Hold the barbell overhand just outside shoulder width in front of the upper chest.
2. Press the bar overhead until it is above the shoulders, keeping the torso steady without leg drive.
3. Lower the bar under control in front of the face to the upper chest. Keep the ribs stacked over the pelvis.