This exercise involves sitting on a bench and lifting a barbell overhead, using your shoulders and arms to push the weight up. It is a great way to build upper body strength and improve shoulder mobility.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets multiple muscle groups including shoulders, triceps, and upper back
- Improves overall upper body strength and stability
- Helps to improve posture and reduce risk of injury
- Can be easily modified to increase or decrease difficulty
- Can be performed with a variety of equipment, including dumbbells and kettlebells
How to perform
- Start by sitting on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
- Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Lift the barbell up to shoulder height, keeping your elbows bent and close to your body.
- Press the barbell up and overhead, extending your arms fully.
- Lower the barbell back down to shoulder height, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Shoulder
Primary
Triceps
Primary
Traps
Primary
Abs
Secondary