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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Barbell

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Triceps

Exercise Description

The seated alternating front back barbell press builds shoulder strength and stability by working front and rear deltoids in one move. It creates balanced shoulder development.

How To

1. Sit on a bench with back support, holding a barbell at shoulder height with both hands 2. Press the barbell overhead in front of your body, then lower back to shoulder level 3. Next, press the barbell overhead behind your head for the seated alternating front back barbell press movement 4. Lower the barbell back to shoulder height behind your neck with control 5. Continue alternating between front and back presses for your seated alternating front back barbell press workout

Form Tips

• Keep your core tight throughout the entire seated alternating front back barbell press movement • Don't lower the bar too far behind your head to protect your shoulders • Press straight up, not forward or backward during the seated alternating front back barbell press • Use a weight that lets you control both front and back positions safely

Common Mistakes

• Dropping the bar too low behind the neck during the seated alternating front back barbell press back phase • Using too much weight and losing control of the movement • Arching your back too much instead of keeping your core engaged during the seated alternating front back barbell press

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