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Seated Military Press

Free Weights / Intermediate

1 ratings

Equipment Needed

  • Barbell
  • Flat Bench

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Average Sitewide Seated Military Press Weight

  • 60 lb
    average weight
  • 60 lb
    best weight
  • 1
    times logged
  • #91
    popularity rank

Average Male Seated Military Press Weight

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    average weight
  • 0 lb
    best weight
  • 0
    times logged
  • #477
    popularity rank

Average Female Seated Military Press Weight

How to do Seated Military Press :

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seated military press is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the shoulders ...more

seated military press is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the shoulders.

The only seated military press equipment that you really need is the following: barbell and flat bench. There are however many different seated military press variations that you can try out that may require different types of seated military press equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper seated military press form is easy with the step by step seated military press instructions, seated military press tips, and the instructional seated military press technique video on this page. seated military press is a exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the seated military press video, learn how to do the seated military press , and then be sure and browse through the seated military press workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Use a spotter to help lift the barbell onto your shoulders.
  2. Keep your feet planted flat on the ground and your abdominals tight throughout.

Variations

  1. If you do not have shoulder problems, alternate lowering the barbell behind the neck and in front of your shoulders.
  2. If you do not have back problems, perform this exercise while standing straight up.
  3. Use dumbbells instead of a barbell.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

1 Review

  • AaronV
    almost 12 years ago
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    Eh, why not?

Equipment Needed

  • Barbell
  • Flat Bench

Tips

  1. Use a spotter to help lift the barbell onto your shoulders.
  2. Keep your feet planted flat on the ground and your abdominals tight throughout.

Variations

  1. If you do not have shoulder problems, alternate lowering the barbell behind the neck and in front of your shoulders.
  2. If you do not have back problems, perform this exercise while standing straight up.
  3. Use dumbbells instead of a barbell.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound