Full exercise libraryIntermediate
Standing Overhead Press
Builds pressing strength and demands solid core and scapular stability.
ShouldersTricepsCoreBarbell
How to perform
- 1.Bar at collarbone level, grip slightly wider than shoulders
- 2.Press straight up, moving the head slightly back as the bar passes the face
- 3.At lockout the bar is over mid-foot, torso vertical
- 4.Core braced through the entire movement
Common mistakes
- Excessive lower-back arch instead of core bracing
- Pressing forward in an arc instead of straight up
Tips
- Start light to learn the bar path
- Work on thoracic and shoulder mobility separately
Limitations
Use caution with issues in: shoulders. If you feel discomfort, reduce the range of motion or swap the exercise — ideally after consulting a coach.
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