All Front Deltoids lifts

Overhead Press

This is training information, not medical advice.

Overhead Press starting positionOverhead Press finishing positionDemo

Primary

Secondary

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

How to perform

  1. Stand with the bar at shoulder height, core braced.
  2. Press the bar overhead in a straight path.
  3. Lock out with the bar stacked over mid-foot, then lower with control.

Tips

  • Squeeze the glutes to avoid excessive lumbar extension.
  • Move the head slightly back, then through as the bar passes the face.

See Front Deltoids in the 3D model

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