Overhead Press

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Muscles worked

Primary

shoulders

Secondary

triceps, core

How to do it

  1. 1Bar at shoulders
  2. 2Press overhead
  3. 3Lock out
  4. 4Lower with control.

Tips

✓Focus on controlled movement throughout the entire range of motion
✓Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
✓Brace your core throughout the movement for stability

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