Barbell overhead press
Press a barbell from your shoulders to straight overhead to build strong shoulders, arms and a stable core.
IntermediateBarbellLow impactSuggested: 8 reps
How to do it
- Hold the bar at the front of your shoulders with your hands just outside shoulder width.
- Squeeze your glutes and brace your core.
- Press the bar straight up, moving your head back slightly to let it pass.
- Finish with the bar over the middle of your feet, then lower it to your shoulders.
Form tips
- Keep your ribs down so your lower back does not arch.
- Push your head through once the bar passes your forehead.
Muscles worked
ShouldersTricepsTrapsAbs