Don't Stop The OHP! My Important Lessons

Doing only seated presses for 1.5 year was a MISTAKE! You should never stop doing the OHP, even if it's not necessary for hypertrophy. This video explains why.
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Disclaimer: Alex Leonidas is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Alex Leonidas will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or passing.

#ohp #overheadpress #shoulders

[Leexdd]

Respect for being honest and talking about the potential drawbacks of only doing AD presses, even though it’s a lift that you yourself popularised in the community.
Too many influencers out there are dogmatic and promote their way as the “best” way, without nuance.

[FitnessFAQs]

Great takeaways on the overhead press discussed. I like how you mentioned fatigued / injury from personal experience bro

[stack]

Ive started doing super wide grip pull ups, rear delt rows and seated Barbell OHP recently due to you.
Man im loving the movements.

[Sunyayana]

As a combat athlete, the OHP (strict and push) and weighted pull-ups have been fundamental to building upper-body strength while maintaining a stable weight and being injury-resistant. The gains are slower, but I’m also practicing my sport 4-6x/week. I got the ideas here.

I fucking appreciate your knowledge, Alex. As always, RESPECT.

[knowthyself]

You are pretty straightforward..as soon as the video begins you just come to the point ..love this approach which most influencers lack

[awesomethegreatamazing]

You guys are actual pioneers of modern natural bodybuilding and I appreciate all the work and effort you guys put in in order to discover and further progress

[tlungu]

Standing OHP & Wide-Grip Pull Ups (weighted) TRANSFORMED my upper body physique like no other

[smartsimplefit]

I can absolutely relate to OHP being essential for rotator cuff health, I think NH was bang on the money with that take.

[TonyDrs]

100% facts in this vid. Alex is one of the OG natty YouTubers and only speaks facts. Awesome content dude

[matthewc]

I once got up to 170 for 1 on the standing OHP, a bw 1rm. But this lift is really finicky with strength. I hurt my shoulder, also got sick, and took a lot of time off. I now got my bw back up to 161, with almost all my gains back, yet I was absolutely spitting to hit 105 for 5 on the OHP recently. This lift is unforgiving. Every single pound and rep is earned. Really seperates the men from the boys.

[Zephromonia]

I absolutely 100% agree, was literally nodding along as you spoke. Lifters sometimes get way too caught up in strict hypertrophy arguments, neglecting factors like joint health, mobility, and enjoyment. There is a place for maximising force output, but abandoning foundational exercises is not the way to go about it, especially one that is already all too commonly neglected - the OHP!

I recently came back from a long break and have prioritised vertical pressing, especially the OHP. My shoulders feel better than they ever have before, even despite me going hard and heavy on the OHP. Your content actually pushed me onto specialising on the OHP and I am very thankful for it, much appreciated!

[scorki]

the part about rotator cuff health is so real. i used to be messed up in he shoulders until i did a OHP specialization some months ago inspired by you, i got bigger, stronger and i didnt even notice the pain went away until i watched this video!

[asgermadsen]

I love this! I have been doing seated ohp on smith machine for a year now, increasing the stability even further. my shoulders have grown massively

[gonzkis]

I started doing seated OHP recently and I´ve gained some noticeable strenght! All thank to you Alex

[DeepLife]

I had bad genetics, so i thought . This is my old dp now i have a six pack and a shredded model body . Thanks Alex for everything. Cant bless u enough

[zzk]

got my new PR, 65 kg 7 reps standing OHP. my shoulders never felt this good man. My god I've been following ur advices and i've been improving and improving, keep making the great content man

[chrism]

Something I borrowed from alex is pressing at 90 degrees seated with no back support, adding my spin on it using behind the neck press. I have pretty good mobility from swimming and with a thumbs distance grip I can get full rom comfortably, I get more trap/lateral delt gains while doing "prehab" from a completely vertical press always feeling sore the day after and my shoulder aches completely gone. Each incline angle is just cogs in a machine for a big ohp.Brilliant video Alex!

[aayush]

It's amazing how articulately alex is able to present his views in every one of his videos.Adds another dimension to his videos;

[zup]

It's rare to find a single movement that I can directly attribute big gains to, but I swear, the seated behind the neck press with an ez-curl bar and no back support has done wonders for my shoulders. High reps, and a big stretch make all the difference in terms of safety and stimulus.

[JuliusCaesar]

That RP workout was insane man. Super happy for you. Also seeing you in their video on prep vs at a normal state is mindblowing.