Categories Overhead Press Technique High Rep Overhead Press: Should You Do It? Pros & Cons Explained Norman CheungPosted onJuly 2, 2022July 3, 2022 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, 2022June 1, 2022 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, 2021August 16, 2022 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 Overhead Press Technique Does Overhead Press Make You Shorter? (Science-Backed) Amanda DvorakPosted onSeptember 27, 2021January 5, 2022 The myth that lifting heavy weights, and more specifically overhead pressing, makes you shorter and stunts your growth has been floating around for years. So, … Continue ReadingDoes Overhead Press Make You Shorter? (Science-Backed)
Categories Overhead Press Technique 7 Tips to Improving Your Overhead Press With Long Arms Amanda DvorakPosted onSeptember 27, 2021July 4, 2022 Just like having long arms puts you at a disadvantage for bench pressing, it also puts you at a disadvantage with overhead pressing. When you … Continue Reading7 Tips to Improving Your Overhead Press With Long Arms
Categories Overhead Press Technique How To Improve Your Overhead Press Lockout (8 Tips) Amanda DvorakPosted onSeptember 27, 2021July 4, 2022 If you’re able to get the bar off your shoulders during the overhead press, but fail once the bar clears your head, it’s a sign … Continue ReadingHow To Improve Your Overhead Press Lockout (8 Tips)
Categories Overhead Press Technique Programming Can You Overhead Press Every Day? (Pros and Cons) Amanda DvorakPosted onSeptember 24, 2021July 4, 2022 There are a couple reasons why someone might want to do the overhead press every day: The overhead press is an excellent exercise for strengthening … Continue ReadingCan You Overhead Press Every Day? (Pros and Cons)
