Categories Overhead Press Technique Why Is My Overhead Press So Weak? (7 Fixes That Work) Elena PopadicPosted onJanuary 5, 2022January 5, 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 5, 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, 2021January 5, 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, 2021January 5, 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, 2021January 5, 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, 2021May 12, 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)
Categories Exercise Comparisons Overhead Press Technique Bench Press vs Overhead Press: Differences, Pros, Cons Carli DillenPosted onJuly 14, 2021May 11, 2022 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, 2021January 5, 2022 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)
