Seated Overhead Press – Barbell
Learn how to do Seated Overhead Press – Barbell with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.
Seated Overhead Press – Barbell is a Olympic Barbell exercise that primarily targets the Shoulders, with secondary activation of the Triceps, Chest. It has a MET value of 5, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 175 calories in a 30-minute session..
How to Do Seated Overhead Press – Barbell
1 - Load the bar to a weight that lets you properly complete the given reps. Don't forget to place the safety clips on the ends.
2 - Sit down on the bench and place the bar on your legs, close to your knees.
3 - Press the bar overhead, locking your arms.
Nice, you're in the starting position 👌
4 - Now, slowly lower the bar down to your collarbone while breathing in.
5 - Press the bar back to the starting position while breathing out.
Feel free to rewatch the video to fully understand the movement.
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Equipment
- Olympic Barbell
Calories Burned Doing Seated Overhead Press – Barbell
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MET 5Calories = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours)
Quick Facts: Seated Overhead Press – Barbell
- Type
- Olympic Barbell exercise
- Primary muscle
- Shoulders
- Secondary muscles
- Triceps, Chest
- MET value
- 5
- Calories (30 min, 70kg)
- ≈ 175 cal
- Video quality
- 4K with male and female demonstrations
FAQ: Seated Overhead Press – Barbell
What muscles does Seated Overhead Press – Barbell work?
Seated Overhead Press – Barbell primarily targets the Shoulders, with secondary engagement of the Triceps, Chest.
How do you do Seated Overhead Press – Barbell correctly?
How to perform this exercise correctly 😎 1 - Load the bar to a weight that lets you properly complete the given reps. Don't forget to place the safety cl
Is Seated Overhead Press – Barbell good for beginners?
Seated Overhead Press – Barbell has a MET value of 5, indicating a moderate intensity exercise appropriate for most fitness levels.
What equipment do you need for Seated Overhead Press – Barbell?
Seated Overhead Press – Barbell requires: Olympic Barbell.
What are the benefits of Seated Overhead Press – Barbell?
Seated Overhead Press – Barbell strengthens the Shoulders, engages the Triceps and Chest.
What exercises are similar to Seated Overhead Press – Barbell?
Similar exercises to Seated Overhead Press – Barbell include Bulatan Lengan – Kecil ke Besar, Angkat Depan Barbell, Barbell Overhead Press, Barbell Upright Row.
Is Seated Overhead Press – Barbell better than Bulatan Lengan – Kecil ke Besar?
Both Seated Overhead Press – Barbell and Bulatan Lengan – Kecil ke Besar target the Shoulders. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.
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