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Overhead press: how to do it
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Bar at your upper chest
Starting position
Stand hip-width apart with the bar at your upper chest and grip it slightly wider than your shoulders.
The movement
Press the bar straight up until your arms are straight and the bar is overhead, then lower it to your chest.
Most common mistake
Don't bend your knees to create momentum, keep your legs still and press the bar with your upper body.
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