Seated Barbell Shoulder Press Guide and tips

Description of the Seated Barbell Shoulder Press

Seated Barbell Shoulder Press Guide and tips

An exercise to develop shoulder strength and muscle is the seated barbell shoulder press which is a version of the overhead press.

Exercise regimens should include vertical press variations including the sitting barbell shoulder press as these are essential movement patterns to train. Try out the several versions until you find one that you can perform comfortably then keep working on it.

You can incorporate the seated barbell shoulder press into your upper body whole body push and shoulder routines.

Guidelines for a Seated Barbell Shoulder Press

While standing, raise the barbell to little less than shoulder height then add the necessary amount of weight to it.

Underneath the bar place an adjustable bench upright.

Place an upright adjustable bench underneath the bar.

Take a breath brace tuck your chin and then drop the bar to your chest’s top.

Release your breath and return the bar to lockout.

Continue till the desired number of times.

Advice for Seated Barbell Shoulder Presses

Don’t worry about keeping your shoulders back and tucked in; instead aim high at the top.

At the top of the action let the elbows spin and point outward; at the bottom, tuck them tightly against the rib cage.

While you fight to stop the bar from rolling your wrists into extension, think about “rolling your knuckles toward the ceiling.”

As you press brace your abs;you shouldn’t be bending back too much.

Assume that your ears and biceps are in line when you try to gaze out the upper window.

Try experimenting with a wider grip or using some of the vertical pressing progressions described on the website if the movement causes you shoulder pain.

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