Overhead Press & Upper Body

Whether you are a powerlifter, a strongman, a CrossFit competitor, or an athlete, having strong and healthy shoulders is necessary to fully realize your athletic potential. Many athletes avoid heavy or strenuous shoulder exercises for a variety of reasons. Coaches and trainers often worry that heavy overhead pressing or direct shoulder work increases the likelihood of injury, fearing sport performance will decrease due to overuse of the shoulder joint.

As it goes with many fears surrounding strength training, this myth is perpetuated by those who do not fully understand barbell strength training. As a matter of fact, properly strengthening the muscles surrounding the shoulder joint will greatly reduce the likelihood of a shoulder injury, and will increase the resiliency of an athlete if injury occurs. When you are on the quest to become the strongest athlete you can possibly be, you must leave no stone unturned in your training. Having strong shoulders will not only make you a better bench presser, overhead presser, and strength athlete, you will also have healthier, more resilient shoulders.

What is covered?
Featuring properly sequences overhead press exercise variations coupled with proper accessory exercise selection and volume, this program ensures you are training your upper body as optimally as possible.

What are the expected results?
Expected training outcomes include increased overhead press strength, bench press strength, and upper body muscle mass.

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