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Barbell Seated Behind Head Military Press

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Equipment

Bench
Bench
Barbell
Barbell

The Seated Barbell Behind Head Military Press is a shoulder exercise that targets the deltoid muscles, promoting upper body strength and stability. It requires maintaining proper posture and control throughout, making it effective for enhancing shoulder mobility and development.

How to do it

  1. Sit on a bench with back support and hold a barbell with a pronated grip.
  2. Start with the barbell behind your head, elbows bent and wrists aligned with elbows.
  3. Press the barbell upward until your arms are fully extended overhead.
  4. Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position behind your head.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining control.

Muscles worked

Primary Deltoid Anterior

Secondary Deltoid Posterior Serratus Anterior Trapezius Upper Fibers Triceps Brachii

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