The barbell overhead press is one of the purest expressions of upper-body strength. It builds the shoulders, triceps, and upper chest, but it also challenges coordination, posture, and stability from ...

There was a time when the overhead press was considered the ultimate display of strength. That’s why nearly every strongman photo from the late 1800s to the mid-20 th century shows a beefy guy holding ...

Last week I introduced the topic of the shoulder and the throwing athlete and provided an oversimplified anatomy lesson on the shoulder joint itself. I also Last week I introduced the topic of the ...

If you’re looking to strengthen and increase the size of your shoulder muscles, including your triceps, you might want to consider adding the shoulder press into your workout routine. Whether you’re ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The overhead press does have staying power, however; after all, those early strongmen were onto something ...