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Seated Shoulder Press

Builds the shoulders.

StrengthBarbellControlledAll barbell exercisesAll shoulders exercises

What it works

Shoulders

How to do it

  1. 1Sit with your back against the upright, bar at collarbone height.
  2. 2Press overhead, pushing the head through at lockout.
  3. 3Seated removes leg drive entirely so it's stricter than standing, but it also pins the lower back — don't arch over the bench to force out extra reps.

Watch a form guide for the seated shoulder press

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