Categories Overhead Press Technique High Rep Overhead Press: Should You Do It? Pros & Cons Explained Norman CheungPosted onJuly 2, 2022January 11, 2024 I know some strength and conditioning coaches who don’t like to program high rep overhead pressing because it’s too fatiguing and takes away from other … Continue ReadingHigh Rep Overhead Press: Should You Do It? Pros & Cons Explained
Categories Overhead Press Technique Rehab Does Overhead Press Hurt Your Back? Try These 6 Tips Avi SilverbergPosted onJune 1, 2022November 2, 2023 Join the club if you’ve been getting lower back pain while performing overhead presses. This is an incredibly common (but not normal) issue that lifters … Continue ReadingDoes Overhead Press Hurt Your Back? Try These 6 Tips
Categories Overhead Press Technique Why Is My Overhead Press So Weak? (7 Fixes That Work) Elena PopadicPosted onJanuary 5, 2022August 16, 2022 The overhead press is notoriously thought to be a weak link for many lifters. This doesn’t mean you should feel discouraged by it, but you … Continue ReadingWhy Is My Overhead Press So Weak? (7 Fixes That Work)
Categories Exercise Guides Overhead Press Technique Is It Better to Do Shoulder Presses Standing or Sitting? Amanda DvorakPosted onDecember 1, 2021January 17, 2024 Doing both standing and seated shoulder presses is an excellent way to develop strength and hypertrophy in multiple muscle groups in your shoulders and upper … Continue ReadingIs It Better to Do Shoulder Presses Standing or Sitting?
Categories Overhead Press Technique What Is The Best Overhead Press Grip Width & Hand Placement? Amanda DvorakPosted onSeptember 28, 2021January 5, 2022 While raw strength often determines how much you can overhead press, the correct overhead press grip hand placement also makes a difference in the amount … Continue ReadingWhat Is The Best Overhead Press Grip Width & Hand Placement?
Categories Overhead Press Technique 13 Overhead Press Cues To Increase Strength (With Pictures) Jacob WymerPosted onSeptember 28, 2021July 4, 2022 When learning the overhead press, or trying to implement technical improvements, I aim to have lifters focus on 1-2 cues. These cues will focus the … Continue Reading13 Overhead Press Cues To Increase Strength (With Pictures)
Categories Powerlifting Programs Overhead Press Technique Can You Overhead Press Every Day? (Pros and Cons) Amanda DvorakPosted onSeptember 24, 2021January 17, 2024 There are a couple reasons why someone might want to do the overhead press every day: So, can you overhead press every day? You can … Continue ReadingCan You Overhead Press Every Day? (Pros and Cons)
Categories Exercise Comparisons Overhead Press Technique Bench Press vs Overhead Press: Differences, Pros, Cons Carli DillenPosted onJuly 14, 2021January 3, 2024 The bench press and overhead press are both pressing movements that build strength and muscle in the upper body. So what is the major difference … Continue ReadingBench Press vs Overhead Press: Differences, Pros, Cons
Categories Overhead Press Technique Overhead Press In Gyms With Low Ceiling (7 Tips) Norman CheungPosted onMay 11, 2021November 2, 2023 The standing overhead press is great if you have a gym that is spacious enough for you to perform this exercise but sometimes you may … Continue ReadingOverhead Press In Gyms With Low Ceiling (7 Tips)
Categories Exercise Alternatives Overhead Press Technique 9 Best Overhead Press Alternatives (With Pictures) Avi SilverbergPosted onJuly 8, 2020January 17, 2024 The overhead press is one of the best exercises to improve the development of your shoulders. However, there are several reasons why you might need … Continue Reading9 Best Overhead Press Alternatives (With Pictures)
