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8 Overhead Press Variations for Stronger Shoulders

Everyone talks about "International bench day," but there’s nothing quite like pressing something heavy overhead. It’s pretty much the most innate display of strength. When little kids want to impress ... Continue Reading

Ivan Makarov Overhead Press November 2022

Watch Ivan Makarov Lift a Milestone 190-Kilogram (418.9-Pound) Overhead Press

Throughout his extended strongman career, Ivan Makarov has risen in acclaim for his ability to do one thing at a rare, high level — deadlift staggering amounts of weight. As the 2021 World Deadlift ... Continue Reading

Muscular man performing seated shoulder press with dumbbells

The Best Shoulder Workouts for More Muscle, For Strength, For Beginners, and More

Training the shoulders may not be at the top of the list for most lifters. It doesn’t even make the list at all for some, and they skip it entirely. But the shoulders (a.k.a. the deltoids or delts) can ... Continue Reading

Trey Mitchell's impressive 405 pound behind the neck press

Watch Strongman Trey Mitchell Crush a 405-Pound Behind-the-Neck Press for 3 Reps

Ahead of the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM), strongman Charles "Trey" Mitchell seems prepared to make waves. On April 4, 2022, the American athlete pulled off a unique feat of strength while training ... Continue Reading

Man performing seated overhead dumbbell press

How to Do the Overhead Dumbbell Press for Wider Shoulders and Upper-Body Strength

Sometimes simple is better when it comes to exercise selection. And few exercises are as simple and equally effective as the standing dumbbell overhead press. You heave a couple of dumbbells to your ... Continue Reading

Powering up Your Training With the Strict Overhead Press

Power up Your Training With the Strict Overhead Press

Today’s topic for our coaches: how should the strict overhead press be executed and implemented effectively in an exercise program? Ted Sloan Just as with other protagonistic and antagonistic muscle ... Continue Reading

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Troubleshoot Your Overhead Press

The strict standing barbell overhead press gets a bad rap. Many recreational lifters will blame it for their shoulder pain. Others get frustrated because it seems so simple, yet it can be so difficult to ... Continue Reading

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