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Overhead Press

intermediate Barbell

Vertical pressing movement

Primary Muscles

Front delts Triceps

Secondary Muscles

Upper chest Core

Instructions

Stand with bar at shoulder height, grip just outside shoulders. Press overhead to lockout, bar over midfoot.

Common Mistakes

Excessive back arch, bar path drifting forward, not locking out

Variations

  • Dumbbell Press
  • Push Press
  • Seated Press