Seated barbell military press

Main Muscles Affected

• Shoulders
• Bibs

Exercise Difficulty

Easy

Performing the Seated Barbell Military Press:

1. Hold the bar with a wide grip and keep your palms facing you
2. Sit on a bench and bring the barbell under your chest with your palms facing forward
3. Lift the barbell upwards until your arms are fully extended, stay for a few seconds, then slowly lower the barbell towards the chest with the elbows open.

• Arch your back
• Push the bar too far forward of your chest on the descent.