Aug 12, 2025 · The overhead press explained by a coach. Includes how to do it, what muscles are worked, and variations.

Aug 5, 2024 · Here’s how to do a proper overhead shoulder press, plus all of its variations and benefits.

The overhead press is one of the best upper body exercises for gaining muscle and overall strength in the shoulders. This post will cover how to do the overhead press properly with tips and form cues …

To do a strict overhead press, you should not use your legs but instead, keep them still during the entire lift. When you use your legs to help push the bar up, it is usually called a push press, and when you …

May 14, 2025 · Fitness experts break down the correct overhead press form, including how to do a barbell and dumbbell overhead press, the muscles worked, and other modifications.

Feb 27, 2025 · Hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height, with your palms facing your body. Press the dumbbells overhead, rotating your palms to face forward. Reverse the motion as you lower …

Oct 13, 2025 · Stand holding a pair of dumbbells with your feet shoulder-width apart. Squeeze your shoulder blades to create tension in your mid-back, then tighten your abs and glutes. Raise the …

Jun 5, 2025 · Press the bar over your head in a straight line. Lift the bar up, moving from your chest to above your head, in as straight of a vertical line as possible.

Sep 11, 2024 · Mastering the overhead press begins with proper technique to maximize gains and minimize injury. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you pressing like a pro: Start with your grip: …

Nov 4, 2025 · Hold a pair of dumbbells at shoulder height with your palms facing forward. Your elbows should sit just slightly in front of the body, not flared out wide. Stand tall with your feet about shoulder …