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Strength exercise

Overhead Press (Standing)

How to do it

  1. Position yourself with proper grip and stance.
  2. Brace your core and set your shoulder blades.
  3. Press the weight in a controlled motion.
  4. Fully extend without locking out aggressively.
  5. Lower the weight back with control.
  6. Maintain proper form throughout all repetitions.

Muscles worked

ShouldersMuscles surrounding the shoulder joint, responsible for a wide range of arm movements. All Shoulders exercises
TricepsMuscles located at the back of the upper arm, responsible for extending the elbow. All Triceps exercises

Related Shoulders exercises

Barbell Shoulder PressDumbbell Shoulder PressIncline Dumbbell PressOverhead Press (Seated)Shoulder PressArnold Press
Type
Strength
Primary muscles
Shoulders, Triceps
Measured in
Reps and weight