Standing Overhead Press
Full-body pressing strength with strong shoulders and core.
- Main muscle
- Shoulders
- Also works
- Triceps, Core / Abs
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- intermediate
How to do it
- 1Hold the bar at collarbone height, grip just outside shoulders.
- 2Squeeze glutes and press the bar straight overhead.
- 3Move your head back slightly to let the bar pass, then through once it clears.
- 4Lower to the collarbone.
Coach's tips
- Squeeze glutes to protect the lower back
- Finish with biceps by the ears
Common mistakes
- • Leaning way back
- • Pressing the bar forward instead of up