So far, we've reviewed squats, lunges, chest press, lat pulldown, hamstring curl, seated row, step up and chest fly. Next up, the leg press and overhead shoulder press. Leg press: Leg press machines ...

What it's supposed to do: Train shoulders and triceps. What it actually does: Overhead pressing can put shoulder joints in vulnerable biomechanical positions. It puts undue stress on the shoulders, ...

Chest press (machine; progress to free weights), or push-ups (body weight) Overhead shoulder press (machine, progress to free weights) Abdominal crunches (body weight) Prone back extension (body ...

The strict barbell overhead press is a glorious lift, but as we work on it this month, it’s good to know there are other options. Maybe you don’t have a barbell. Maybe you don’t have high enough ...

IF YOU WANT BIG, strong shoulders, pressing weight overhead is going to be one of your most direct paths to success. The movement is one of the most basic, elemental expressions of strength. Pick up a ...

"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 ...