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Overhead Press

Primary
Shoulders
Secondary
Triceps, Core
Equipment
Barbell
Type
Strength
Frames
3
Overhead Press, male athlete, 3 sequential frames
male
Overhead Press, female athlete, 3 sequential frames
female

How to perform it

  1. 01 Stand tall with your feet about shoulder-width apart and your core braced.
  2. 02 Hold the barbell or dumbbells at shoulder height with your wrists stacked over your elbows.
  3. 03 Keep your chest up and your glutes tight so your lower back stays neutral.
  4. 04 Take a breath, then press the weight straight overhead in a smooth line.
  5. 05 As the weight passes your face, move your head slightly back, then bring it forward under the weight at the top.
  6. 06 Finish with your arms fully extended overhead and your biceps close to your ears.
  7. 07 Lower the weight under control back to shoulder height.
  8. 08 Keep your ribs down and avoid leaning back or shrugging hard as you press.

In the API

GET /v1/exercises/overhead-press

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  "name": "Overhead Press",
  "primary_muscle": "shoulders",
  "equipment": "barbell",
  "category": "strength",
  "frame_count": 3,
  "images": { "male": "…", "female": "…" }
}