Overhead press

The overhead press is set up by taking a barbell or other weight and putting it in a racking position. The weight is then pressed to overhead.[1] The exercise can be performed sitting or standing; standing recruits more muscle groups to maintain balance and support the lift.[2]

References
  1. "How To Overhead Press: A Beginner's Guide". Bodybuilding.com. 2015-08-12. Retrieved 2018-09-11.
  2. Goyal, Himanshu (19 April 2019). "The Overhead Press". Healthline. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021.

Further reading
  • Rippetoe, Mark; Kilgore, Lon (2007). Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training. ISBN 978-0-9768054-2-7.
  • Kapandji, Ibrahim Adalbert (2007). The Physiology of the Joints: The upper limb. ISBN 978-0-443-10350-6.
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