Seated French Press

• Hold the barbell with both, palms down 
• Sit on the edge of the bench with your back straight, head up and feet planted firmly on the floor
• Press the barbell overhead to arms length
• Inhale and lower the weight straight down behind your head in a semi-circular motion by bending your arms at the elbows but keeping your upper arms vertical throughout the exercise
• Press the barbell back to the starting position using the same path and exhale
• Be sure to keep your upper arms as close to the side of your head as possible during the exercise.