Barbell Overhead Press

A compound overhead pressing movement targeting the shoulders and triceps.

How to do it

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, bar at collarbone level.
2. Brace your core and press the bar overhead.
3. Lock out at the top with the bar over your mid-foot.
4. Lower the bar back to collarbone height.
5. Repeat.

Tips

• Do not lean back excessively.
• Squeeze your glutes for stability.

Muscles

Primary: Front deltoid, Side deltoid

Secondary: Traps, Triceps