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Overhead Press
Standing barbell press from shoulders to lockout overhead.
How to do it
- —Squeeze glutes and brace hard — the press is only as stable as the floor you make.
- —Move your head back out of the way, then push it 'through the window' at lockout.
- —Bar path is straight up, not forward.
Common mistakes
- —Leaning back into a standing incline press.
- —Pressing around the head instead of moving the head.
- —Rushing reps — overhead is where bar control disappears first.
Scale it easier
Seated dumbbell press, or halve the load and add reps.
Scale it harder
Strict tempo (3s down), or push press the last set for overload.
Don't have the equipment?
Seated DB shoulder pressLandmine pressPike push-ups
In the log
6 workouts4x4 MedMan Method — Strength DayTuesday, September 22, 2026 · 3 setsEngine + Deads — Group Class StyleMonday, September 21, 2026 · 3x5Bench Day (3x5 @ 80%)Monday, September 14, 2026 · 3x10Bench Day (3x5 @ 80%)Monday, September 7, 2026 · 3x124x4 MedMan Method — Shoulder DayFriday, August 28, 2026 · 5x5 heavy · 3x10-12Bench Day (3x5 @ 80%)Monday, August 24, 2026 · 3x12