{"id":2142,"date":"2020-08-28T23:56:14","date_gmt":"2020-08-28T23:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/?p=2142"},"modified":"2024-07-12T13:12:21","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T13:12:21","slug":"overhead-press","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/overhead-press","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Overhead Press Variations & Their Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The overhead press, also known as the shoulder press, is a compound push exercise<\/a> that builds strength, power, muscle mass, and endurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It targets the shoulders, abs, and triceps and helps build a strong and athletic body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I’ll show you how to perform various overhead presses and when to include them in your training program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re a bodybuilder, powerlifter, or an athlete, overhead press can help enhance your shoulder functionality<\/a> and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muscles Worked During Overhead Presses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The overhead press is a multi-joint exercise that primarily strengthens the anterior and lateral deltoids of the shoulder<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The triceps <\/strong>are the second muscles that work when you fully extend your arms overhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The abdominals <\/strong>are also engaged when you perform overhead presses in the standing position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Overhead Press Techniques and Form<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Doing the overhead press with the proper technique produces a better result and reduces the risk of injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the below video, Jeff Nippard, one of the renowned fitness instructors on YouTube, has beautifully explained how to do the overhead overpress with the perfect technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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