SHOULDERS · COMPOUND
Barbell Overhead Press
A standing barbell press that develops shoulder and upper-body pressing strength.
Primary musclesShoulders
Secondary musclesTriceps, Upper chest, Core
EquipmentBarbell, Rack
DifficultyIntermediate · Vertical Push
How to perform
- Start with the bar at upper-chest height and brace your trunk.
- Press the bar upward while moving your head out of the bar's path.
- Finish in a stable overhead position and lower under control.
Tips
- Squeeze the glutes and brace before each rep.
- Keep the bar close to your body.
Common mistakes
- Leaning backward
- Pressing around the face
- Losing trunk tension
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