How do you perform this exercise?
- Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
- Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Lower the barbell slowly towards your neck, keeping your elbows pointed outwards.
- Pause for a moment when the barbell is just above your neck.
- Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Which other muscles are involved?
Shoulders, Triceps.
How do you log your sets?
How do you track progressive overload?Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.
