January 25
Tip: Smashing an Overhead Press Plateau
Here's what to do when the barbell just refuses to go up.
December 15
Tip: Do the Viking Press in Your Gym
You've seen this lift in strongman competitions. Here's how to do it in a regular gym and smash those delts.
November 21
Tip: Get Your Press Up and Protect Your Back
Stop overarching your lower back with overhead presses. These 4 exercises will strengthen your core, fix your form, and keep you honest.
September 20
Tip: The Right Overhead Press for You
Not everyone is ready for the barbell. Are you? Find out here and double check your form.
August 13
Tip: Ring Press-Up
Not only is this a great core exercise, it'll help you overhead press better by teaching you to use full-body tension.
August 11
Tip: Z Press Variations
The Z press is the ultimate exercise to test your ability to keep your posture while pressing something overhead.
August 10
Tip: Full-Kneeling Dumbbell Overhead Press
This accessory lift teaches you to use proper form before moving to the standing barbell press.
August 9
Develop the Ultimate Overhead Press
Overhead press your bodyweight for reps. Just follow these simple steps.
July 2
Tip: A Strange Way to Build a Rock-Solid Core
It looks like an overhead press, but it's really one of the most brutal core exercises you can do. Check it out.
March 30
Tip: The Truth About Behind the Neck Pressing
It's terrible... but only if you already have bad posture and shoddy shoulders. Here's why, plus how to fix those issues.
March 23
Tip: The Most Outlawed Exercise
Don't let the fitness police keep you from doing this safe and proven strength-building lift.
March 21
Tip: The Arnold Push Press
If the Arnold press and the push press had a baby, it would look like this great exercise variation. Give it a shot.
March 19
Tip: The Athlete's Overhead Press
This will increase your ability to transfer force across your body, which is crucial for punching, batting, throwing, and even sprinting.
January 6
Tip: Seated Overhead Pin Press
Build more overhead strength using this concentric-based movement.
December 28
Tip: The Cure for Ugly Overhead Presses
Balance your shoulders and learn to brace to dominate the barbell press. Here's exactly how to do it.
November 26
Push Press – Proper Technique
Most people are holding the bar incorrectly. Here's how to get the best results using good technical execution.
November 6
Tip: The False-Grip Overhead Press
A thumbless grip can help you prevent or work around shoulder issues. Here's how to do it safely and effectively.
November 5
Tip: Stand Up While Training These Muscles
It works far better than you would have ever guessed.
November 2
Ditch the Barbell for Big, Healthy Shoulders
Overhead barbell presses can restrict joint mobility and mess up your shoulders. Here are five one-arm alternatives that work better.