What muscles does Overhead Press (Barbell) work?

Overhead Press (Barbell) primarily works the Front Delts, Side Delts. Secondary muscles engaged include Triceps Lateral Head, Triceps Long Head, Upper Traps, Upper Chest, Serratus.

What equipment do I need for Overhead Press (Barbell)?

Overhead Press (Barbell) uses Barbell. You can track your sets, reps and progress for this exercise in the FitNotes X app.

How do I perform Overhead Press (Barbell) with correct form?

1. Grip bar just outside shoulders 2. Bar starts at upper chest/front shoulders 3. Press straight up overhead 4. Move head back slightly as bar passes 5. Lock out at top

Is Overhead Press (Barbell) a shoulders exercise?

Yes, Overhead Press (Barbell) is categorized under Shoulders in the FitNotes X exercise library. Browse more shoulders exercises at https://fitnotesx.com/exercises/?cat=Shoulders.

Overhead Press (Barbell)

Standing barbell press overhead.

Technique

Grip bar just outside shoulders
Bar starts at upper chest/front shoulders
Press straight up overhead
Move head back slightly as bar passes
Lock out at top
Lower to starting position
Keep core tight throughout

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