ShouldersBarbellintermediate
Barbell overhead press
Secondary: Triceps, Core
Strength
3–5
reps · long rest
Hypertrophy
6–10
reps · 60–90s rest
Endurance
10–12
reps · short rest
Form cues
- Bar at the front rack, glutes and abs tight, slight rib tuck.
- Press up, move the head through, finish with biceps by the ears.
- Lock out without shrugging the traps into the neck.
Common mistakes
- Excessive back bend
- Pressing out in front
- Soft lockout