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Overhead Press

May be performed seated or standing

Updated: Wednesday, 25 Feb 2009, 10:22 AM EST
Published : Wednesday, 25 Feb 2009, 10:13 AM EST

  1. Seated or standing, hold the dumbbells just above shoulder height and slightly in front of the body with palms forward.
  2. In a smooth arc, press the dumbbells at the same time, overhead, keeping the hands in front of the body, until the elbows are almost fully extended.
  3. P erform 8-10 reps with medium to heavy weights or 10-15 reps with lighter weights.

Tip: Keep abs pulled in, and shoulders pressed down away from the ears.
Tip: Keep wrists in neutral alignment with forearm
Tip: Spine should be held in neutral alignment
 

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