Exercises

Overhead Press

shoulders
triceps
upper chest
barbell
Overhead Press illustration

Setup

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell at your shoulders. Your hands should be slightly wider than your shoulders with your palms facing forward.

How to perform

  1. Brace your core and glutes.
  2. Press the barbell straight up until your arms are fully extended overhead.
  3. Lower the bar with control back to your shoulders.

Form cues

  • Keep a neutral spine.
  • Keep wrists straight.
  • Push your head slightly forward at the top.

Common mistakes

  • Arching the lower back.
  • Letting the bar drift forward.
  • Not locking out the elbows.

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