Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. It’s been a while ...

The overhead press is one of the most valuable exercises for building upper-body strength and size. Also known as a shoulder or military press, it’s a compound movement that recruits a range of ...

Inarguably, the overhead press is a heavy-hitting lift that we all have lofty goals of achieving a PB in. As moves go, it's up there in terms of gym cred – you're launching a considerable amount of ...

Sam Shethar, an expert strength coach and amateur strongman, explains how to improve your overhead press and put up some serious weight.

Why it matters: Strong chest and shoulders improve posture, functional strength, and protect against injuries in daily life ...