The overhead press is a polarizing lift. People seem to either love it or hate. There are a few reasons for that: 1) It’s really hard to do correctly and 2) it’s hard to see the direct carryover to the bench press.
I’m here to tell you that a properly-executed overhead press is perfectly safe and can improve your bench press by building massively strong shoulders.
This week’s Technique Tuesday shows you how to avoid three common overhead press mistakes to keep your shoulders safe and get the maximum strength benefits to improve your bench press. Check it out: