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Overhead Press

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ShouldersStrengthIntermediate Difficulty 3 out of 5Barbell~6 kcal/min

Secondary muscles: Triceps, Core

How to perform it

  1. 1Stand with the bar racked at shoulder height, grip just outside shoulder-width.
  2. 2Brace your core and press the bar overhead until your arms lock out.
  3. 3Lower back to the starting position with control.

Form tips

  • Squeeze your glutes to stop the lower back from arching

Common mistakes

  • Arching the lower back excessively
  • Pressing the bar forward instead of straight up

Variations

  • Seated Press
  • Push Press
  • Dumbbell Shoulder Press

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