Who Needs Overhead Pressing?

Overhead pressing is NOT necessary, but it's HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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 death.

#overheadpress #ohp #shoulderworkout

[dontworryaboutit]

Hearing Alex talk about how the overhead press works the side delts made me happy beyond belief

[MassiveIron]

Thanks for the mention. OHPs are easily in my top 5 favorite lifts.

[tlungu]

Starting doing standing OHP b/c of you Alex & all my presses shot up. Even without bench specialization I’m finally hitting 225 on bench for 3-4 reps. 154ish lbs at 5’6”

[MassiveIron]

Thanks for the shout out! I live by overheads. Did BTNs for 20 years and mostly seated and they've never let my delts down. I think we tend to worry too much about optimal and forget the simple brutality of this movement pattern.

[JayLach]

My take is the following: the OHP is the squat of the upper body.

A truly “jack of all trades” type of lift.

From shoulders to arms and to general core strength and stability, it brings alot to the table.

This is my #1 lift. It’s difficult as hell but the benefits make up for it.

It is the only lift that I keep in my rotation on a permanent basis. My shoulders feel great.

[GVS]

I'd agree that a little bit goes a long way. I've averaged ~4-5 sets a week for the last year. I think for shoulder health some overhead work is absolutely essential.


Also, it's fun.

[archlifts]

I would have never imagined Alex making a video titled this way 2-3 years ago, it's good how he has evolved his expertise and is now a Master of resistance training science. he has truly broadened his and our vision. Thank you alex.

[prsmooth]

Seated/Standing OHP is a chad lift. One of my favorite lifts and attribute it to my shoulder gains

[thestonecircle]

I love the ohp and there's something really cool about putting weight overhead, but progress is slow it can really wear on you mentally after a while. It's no wonder a lot of guys skip it. I was stalled for so long! Introducing the Z press really helped a lot though

[noank]

Bro you are looking lean. The cut is definitely paying off. Your arms and delts have so much shape and detail to them. Awesome work, man.

[lewisstrongofficial]

I’m glad this channel exists and I hope it continues to inform lifters, novice or elite, for many years to come.

[herbal_p]

Most people avoid the OHP just because it's so humbling. I've seen big guys struggling with 135lbs. I can say the OHP rack is always empty at my gym. I do a lot more DB Arnold Presses but when I was on my 5 day split routine it had OHP and I got really strong doing them. You can really feel the gains and pump afterwards

[BluegillGreg]

I've been doing the Standing Barbell Overhead Press for 51 years, and I still love it. My best accessory is the Dragon Flag. This gives strength to shut down lumbar layback. Near the top I internally rotate, squeeze up with the traps, and visualize putting the bar over the back of my head. Thanks Alex. PS your channel wears your name well.

[exyl_sounds]

Twice a week, I already do dumbbell incline press + cable lateral raises, I don't really see how I could fit OHP's or if it would provide any specific benefit

[magnus]

The side-delt involvement during vertical presses is really the only reason I keep them in. Horizontal close grip pressing is at least equally effective for the front delt imo.

[sturdyturk]

The Barbell OHP and Dumbell OHP are the exercises I credit the most for my shoulder development, love em

[Damianpaulpod]

I avoided BB OHP because I fell for the notion that they were redundant. But for the last year I’ve been getting strong on BB and DB OHP and I’ve noticed a huge improvement in shoulder growth

[chaosevolution]

With a shoulder impingement I only incline press. Next best thing.

My shoulders are growing from lateral raises, rear delt rows, db face pulls, barbell behind raise, and neutral floor press.

[jaredhicks]

As soon as you mentioned Steve Shaw 🤘 A long time ago I took his words on ohp's (and rows, all the rows) to heart. I credit my shoulder development to ohp's more than anything.

[shadowhcf]

It’s funny that you upload this now because last night was the first time I overhead pressed in about 10 months and it felt awesome