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
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
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
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
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
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
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
