60 Second Quick Fix: Overhead Press
It’ll take longer to read the article than to watch the video inside.
5 Strict Press Cues for the Strongman
The American log press record holder Rob Kearney used to avoid strict pressing as he was able to rely on his massive split jerk to get him over 400 pounds on the log. Once he incorporated strict pressing, as well as other accessory lifts to build his shoulders, he pressed 475 pounds for a new American record.
8 Weeks to a Strong(er) Overhead Press
Whether you compete in a sport with overhead events like strongman, or you just like being able to press something heavy overhead, this program is for you. The following 8-week program will provide two upper body days per week to help build the overhead press.
How Strong is Strong Enough?
To answer this question, we need to define strength. But there are many ways to define strength, so we all have to come up with our own method for defining strength. For me, it’s the squat.
3 Non-Traditional Movements to Overcome Weakness in the Overhead Press
Weaknesses in rack position, leg drive, or the lower back will severely hold back your overhead press strength. Here are solutions to each of those problems.
Tacky and Tactics: 10 Tips to Win Your Strongman/Strongwoman Pro Card
This article provides a list of some of the various and sundry factors that help contribute to winning a strongman or strongwoman pro card.
Utility of the Overhead Press
Looking at lats, thoracic mobility, and the ribcage during an overhead exercise can tell you a lot about a person’s pattern, position, and movement quality.
Off-Season Conjugate for Intermediate Strongmen
Strongman requires speed, endurance, strength, and explosiveness. What if you could build all of these qualities at the same time?
Finding Strength: Why Your Log Press Sucks with Zydrunas Savickas
If I had to pick the three most common mistakes I’ve witnessed in the last 10 years of seeing lifters miss with the log, here they are, with a video of Zydrunas Savickas coaching the movement.
Strong(her) Overhead Press Progressions for the Novice Female Lifter
Most women are unfamiliar with this movement but, with the right techniques and teaching methods, this can be one of the easiest ‘big’ exercises to learn.
Molly Edwards' Tricep Circuit
Trouble locking out? Bigger triceps will help your bench and overhead press. Molly Edwards shows us how to develop them in a triset
Huge Weekend For Strongman: World Records Fall and One Team Rises
500+ pound logs and 1700+ pound deadlifts. You know, typical strongman stuff.
EliteFTS™ Cambered Bar Overhead Press
EliteFTS™ Julia Ladewski performs a set of overhead presses with an EliteFTS™ Rackable Cambered Squat Bar.
Off-Season Program Design for Strongman
Looking to get the most out of your time between competitions? This program provides guidance on how to lay out your strongman training.
Elitefts™ Overhead Press Progression
A comprehensive exercise technique clinic including a four exercise progression for athletes
Friday Technique Video: Overhead Press
Considered by some strength experts as “the fourth lift” in their list of basics. Learn how to do it correctly by one of the top gym authorities.
How to Use the Dynamic Effort Method to Increase Your Overhead Press
If your shoulders are giving you problems, but you still want to work on your overhead press, you need to give this a try.
Swiss Bar Press with Bands Around Wrist
Video demonstration of Swiss Bar Press with Bands Around Wrist.
Swiss Bar Overhead Press
The overhead press is a staple for bodybuilders, powerlifters, strongmen, and pretty much everybody.
One-Arm Kettlebell Military Press w/Bands
These are an added variation to military pressing with kettlebells.
Standing "Strip the Rack" Close Grip Shoulder Presses
To set up for standing “strip the rack” close grip shoulder presses, you set the J-hook in the power rack at chin level.
Fat Bar Over head Press
There is not much to an over head press that has not already been said 100 times.
A Beginner's Guide to Overhead Pressing
If you haven’t given overhead pressing a fair shot, throw it into your routine for a few weeks and see what happens.
My Top Five Strength Movements for Basketball Players
Players need overall lower body strength, single leg strength, upper back and shoulder strength, mobility, and a solid core. The game also subjects players to pounding and stress on the lower body.
