This exercise involves sitting on the floor with legs straight and lifting a barbell overhead while keeping the back straight. It primarily targets the shoulders and triceps.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the shoulders, triceps, and core muscles
- Improves shoulder mobility and stability
- Increases upper body strength and power
- Can be performed with a relatively light weight, reducing the risk of injury
- Engages the entire body, promoting overall fitness and athleticism
How to perform
- Start by sitting on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you and the barbell resting on your thighs.
- Grab the barbell with an overhand grip and lift it up to your shoulders, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Press the barbell up overhead, keeping your elbows locked out and your core engaged.
- Lower the barbell back down to your shoulders, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Lower the barbell back down to your thighs and repeat for the desired number of reps.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Shoulder
Primary
Triceps
Primary
Upper Back
Primary
Abs
Secondary
Lower Back
Primary