Barbell Seated Behind Head Military Press
Description
The barbell seated behind head military press is the classic strict press performed seated. The bar starts and finishes behind the neck at each rep, requiring excellent shoulder mobility. The seated position eliminates leg drive for strict pressing strength. It is an old-school bodybuilding favorite for shoulder mass.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Barbell Seated Behind Head Military Press Instructions
- Sit on a bench with a vertical back support.
- Position the barbell across your rear delts at the base of the neck.
- Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- Sit tall with chest up and core braced.
- Press the bar straight overhead by extending your arms.
- Continue until your elbows lock out at the top.
- Lower the bar back down behind your neck with control.
- Stop just before the bar touches your traps.
Barbell Seated Behind Head Military Press Form & Visual
Barbell Seated Behind Head Military Press Benefits
- Strict overhead pressing strength
- Builds shoulder mass
- Old-school bodybuilding favorite
- No leg drive contribution
- Develops shoulder mobility
- Strong stimulus for the side delts
Barbell Seated Behind Head Military Press Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid
- Lateral deltoid
- Triceps brachii
- Trapezius (upper)
Barbell Seated Behind Head Military Press Variations & Alternatives
- Behind The Neck Press
- Seated Military Press
- Overhead Press
- Standing Military Press
