compound · Vertical Push
Standing Barbell Overhead Press
Standing Barbell Overhead Press is a compound vertical push movement for shoulders, using Olympic Barbell. It also works triceps and core. 4 sets of 5-8, 3 min rest.
- Primary muscle
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Olympic Barbell
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Sets and reps
- 4 × 5-8
- Rest
- 180s
- Force
- push
How to do it
- 1Set up
Bar on the front delts in a rack at collarbone height, grip just outside the shoulders.
- 2The cue that matters
Squeeze the glutes, push the head through once the bar clears the forehead.
- 3Work it
4 sets of 5-8, resting about 3 minutes between them.
Muscles worked
Shoulders does most of the work. Triceps and core take the rest.