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Seated Overhead Press

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01Facts

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Seated Overhead Press is an intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Front Delts in the Shoulders region. Secondary muscles engaged include Triceps, Side Delts and Core.

02Muscle recruitment

Scored primarily as Shoulders. Stimulus share across muscles:

ShouldersSHARE100
ArmsSHARE40
ChestSHARE20

03Equipment variations

Barbell

Seated Barbell Overhead Press

Seated Barbell Overhead Press is an intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Front Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using a barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Triceps, Side Delts and Core.

Also called seated military press

External load · Gym

Dumbbell

Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press is an intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Front Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using dumbbells, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Triceps, Side Delts and Core.

External load · Home

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