WEIGHTSShoulders Barbell
How to Do Overhead Press
Bar at shoulder height. Press overhead to lockout. Keep core tight, avoid leaning back.
Step-by-Step Form Guide
Follow these cues for correct Overhead Press form
1
Setup
Bar at shoulder height
2
Movement
Press overhead to lockout
3
Lockout
Keep core tight, avoid leaning back
Coaching Cues
✓Squeeze the glutes and brace hard before pressing
✓Bar path slightly back over the ear on the way up
✓Full lockout at top — press through the traps
Muscles Worked
Primary: Shoulders
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