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Barbell Seated Behind Head Military Press

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Delts accessibility Shoulders
Triceps Upper Back

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Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

7.3

Force

push

Barbell Seated Behind Head Military Press is a intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Triceps and Upper Back.

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1

Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.

2

Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

3

Lift the barbell off the rack and bring it down to shoulder level, behind your head.

4

Press the barbell upward until your arms are fully extended.

5

Lower the barbell back down to the starting position.

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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