Shoulder Exercises

Overhead Press

Paige Waehner

1. Begin standing or sitting with elbows bent and weights next to the ears.
2. Press the weights up over the head.
3. Lower the weights, bringing the hands next to the ears and repeat for 1-3 sets of 10-16 reps.

Tips

• Keep the abs engaged and don't arch the back as you press the weights up.
• Try to keep the hands just slightly forward as you press up, rather than going straight overhead, which can contribute to arching the back.
• If you're using heavy weight, try this exercise while seated on a bench with back support.

• Lateral Raises - Bent Arm
• Lateral Raises
• Overhead Barbell Press
• Overhead Press
• Alternating Overhead Press
• Arnold Press
• One Arm Overhead Press
• External Rotation with Bands
• One-Arm Rear Delt Raises
• Front Raise