Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Seated Overhead Reach Press.
A seated mobility exercise where you reach both arms overhead and press upward, elongating the spine and activating the lats, serratus anterior, and upper back. It improves overhead mobility, thoracic extension, and helps decompress the spine after prolonged sitting.
The Seated Overhead Reach Press is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
