Overhead Press (Barbell)

calisthenics / isolation

Beginner
Overhead Press (Barbell)

calisthenics / isolation

Beginner

Getting Started


  • 1

    Begin by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell racked in front of you.

  • 2

    Position your hands on the bar with a shoulder-width grip and your elbows facing forward.

  • 3

    Brace your core and lift the bar off the rack.

  • 4

    Take a deep breath and push the barbell straight up over your head until your arms are fully extended.

  • 5

    Keep your core engaged, chest up, and shoulders back and down to maintain good form.

  • 6

    Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.

  • 7

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

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