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Category: Overhead Press Technique

High Rep Overhead Press: Should You Do It? Pros & Cons Explained
Categories Overhead Press Technique

High Rep Overhead Press: Should You Do It? Pros & Cons Explained

Norman CheungPosted onJuly 2, 2022March 11, 2025

High rep overhead press can help many lifters. Here’s what to know and how to decide whether it’s right for you. … Read More >High Rep Overhead Press: Should You Do It? Pros & Cons Explained

Does Overhead Press Hurt Your Back? Try These 6 Tips
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

Why Is My Overhead Press So Weak? (7 Fixes That Work)
Categories Overhead Press Technique

Why Is My Overhead Press So Weak? (7 Fixes That Work)

Elena PopadicPosted onJanuary 5, 2022February 13, 2025

The overhead press is notoriously thought to be a weak link for many lifters. This doesnโ€™t mean you should feel discouraged by it, but you … Continue ReadingWhy Is My Overhead Press So Weak? (7 Fixes That Work)

Is It Better to Do Shoulder Presses Standing or Sitting?
Categories Exercise Guides Overhead Press Technique

Is It Better to Do Shoulder Presses Standing or Sitting?

Amanda DvorakPosted onDecember 1, 2021March 20, 2025

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?

What Is The Best Overhead Press Grip Width & Hand Placement?
Categories Overhead Press Technique

What Is The Best Overhead Press Grip Width & Hand Placement?

Amanda DvorakPosted onSeptember 28, 2021February 13, 2025

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?

13 Overhead Press Cues To Increase Strength (With Pictures)
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)

Can You Overhead Press Every Day? (Pros and Cons)
Categories Powerlifting Programs Overhead Press Technique

Can You Overhead Press Every Day? (Pros and Cons)

Amanda DvorakPosted onSeptember 24, 2021February 13, 2025

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)

Bench Press vs Overhead Press: Differences, Pros, Cons
Categories Exercise Comparisons Overhead Press Technique

Bench Press vs Overhead Press: Differences, Pros, Cons

Carli DillenPosted onJuly 14, 2021February 13, 2025

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

Overhead Press In Gyms With Low Ceiling (7 Tips)
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)

9 Best Overhead Press Alternatives (With Pictures)
Categories Exercise Alternatives Overhead Press Technique

9 Best Overhead Press Alternatives (With Pictures)

Avi SilverbergPosted onJuly 8, 2020February 13, 2025

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)

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