overhead presses
Overhead presses help build shoulder and upper back strength and size. But if you don’t use proper form, they place you at higher risk of shoulder injury. Read on and discover steps you can take to lower your risk of injury when you do this exercise.
The overhead press is an exercise that builds “pushing” strength. Here are five benefits you’ll get by including them in your strength-training routine and one caution about this exercise.
The overhead press is one of the best exercises for working the muscles of the shoulder and upper back. But if you do them incorrectly, there’s a risk of injury and ongoing shoulder and upper back pain. How can you avoid this? Here are some tips for avoiding shoulder and back pain when you press above your head.
Do you cheat when you do overhead presses? It’s easy to do. Read and discover five common ways people cheat when doing this exercise, how to correct the problem, and why you should if you want to maximize strength gains.
Your core is the link between your upper body and lower body. It’s from this group of muscles that your body generates upper and lower body power. Strong core muscles help you sprint faster, swing a tennis racket harder, and do the functional activities you do every day with better form, a lower risk of
You can do some strength training exercises either seated or standing. Are there advantages to one approach over the other? It depends on the exercise and on your goals. Here’s what you need to know about seated vs. standing strength-training exercises.
Overhead presses are a good exercise for the shoulder and upper arm. You can do them sitting or standing and with a barbell or dumbbells. Does one offer benefits over the other in terms of muscle activation? Find out.
Overhead presses are a movement primarily designed for shoulder development – but are you doing them correctly? Here are some of the most common mistakes that can limit your development and increase the risk of injury.
