Overhead Barbell Press

Beginner

Owen Jones

17 Sep 2024

Overhead Barbell Press is one of the best movements for obtaining upper body strength as a whole – specifically targeting triceps and shoulders.

Step 1
Take the barbell with an overhand grip, arms slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart; the bar is below your chin but above your chest, palms facing the ceiling.
Step 2
Press the bar over your head until your elbows are fully locked before slowly returning to the starting position.

Overhead Barbell Press targets Abs, Delts, Shoulders, Traps, Triceps as seen below.

Avoid overstretching your lower back. Keep your core tight throughout the exercise to avoid injury.
Be sure to press directly above your head and not in front of your body.

Intermediate

Advanced

Owen Jones

17 Sep 2024