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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Barbell

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Triceps, Trapezius

Exercise Description

The overhead press builds massive shoulder strength and size. It also works your core and improves your posture while building functional pushing power.

How To

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, grip the barbell with hands slightly wider than shoulders 2. Start with the barbell at chest level, elbows under the bar, core tight 3. Press the overhead press straight up, keeping your head neutral and core engaged 4. Push the bar directly over your shoulders until your arms are fully extended overhead 5. Lower the overhead press back to chest level with control, ready for the next rep

Form Tips

• Keep your core tight throughout the entire overhead press movement to protect your lower back • Don't lean back - stay upright and push the bar straight up over your shoulders • Grip the bar firmly and keep your wrists straight during the overhead press • Take a deep breath at the bottom and hold it as you press up

Common Mistakes

• Arching your back too much during the overhead press puts stress on your spine • Pressing the bar forward instead of straight up reduces power and can hurt your shoulders • Using your legs to bounce the overhead press up takes away from the shoulder workout

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