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Seated Military Press

Coached by Justin

Also called: Seated Military / Machine Press · Seated Overhead Press · Seated Barbell Press

Primary
shoulders
Secondary
triceps
Equipment
barbell
Mechanic
compound
Force
push
Category
strength

Power (shoulders) — the only true PR set on shoulder day.

Execution

Seated, strict, no leg drive. Press from the front delt through a full range. A rep more or a little more weight every week is the only thing that moves this set forward.

The cue that matters

Strict press, no leg drive — if the legs are helping, the delt isn't the one getting the PR.

Common mistake

Bouncing out of the bottom or laying back into an incline bench press; keep it vertical and honest.

Power Bodybuilding Bro Split — Day 3 (Shoulders).