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Overhead press

StrengthPush VDifficulty ★★GymHome / bodyweight
5 MET
≈ 63 kcal per 10 min at 75 kg

How to do it

  1. Bar at collarbone, grip just outside shoulders, elbows slightly in front.
  2. Brace, press straight up, move your head through once the bar passes.
  3. Lock out over mid-foot; lower under control.

Coaching cues

  • Ribs down, glutes tight
  • Head through the window

Common mistakes

  • Leaning back
  • Pressing forward around the face

Make it easier

  • Landmine press
  • Seated dumbbell press

Muscles worked

front view of the muscular system
front
back view of the muscular system
back
  • Shoulders
  • Triceps
  • Core
  • Upper back

Primary: Shoulders, Triceps · Secondary: Core, Upper back

Equipment

Barbell or Dumbbells or Kettlebell