Barbell foundations
Barbell overhead press
A TrainAI movement demonstration with equipment and setup cues.
How to do barbell overhead press
deltsRepetitionshome · gym
Equipment
barbell, plates, rack
- Stand feet hip width holding light barbell at upper chest with overhand grip just wider than shoulders.
- Press vertically overhead, move head slightly back to clear bar then head through at top.
- Lower to chest.
- Knees straight but not locked, no leg drive or leaning.
Choose a comfortable range and use secure equipment. The illustration is a movement reference; stop if a movement causes pain.