How to Increase Your Overhead Press, According to a 4-Plate Presser
Few exercises hit the sweet spot of being muscle-building, GOATed for strength, and generally sick-looking like the overhead press. Also known as the “standing strict press” and “military press,” the OHP is a classic barbell movement that not only looks cool and commands immediate respect from gym bros everywhere, but also translates incredibly well to everyday life and (over time) gives you Certified Boulder Shoulders. So, to help with the noble quest of increasing your overhead press, we rang up Sam Shethar, a strength coach and amateur strongman with an astounding—like, preposterous—405-pound OHP to give us some programming pointers, list off some common mistakes, and share a few insider tips on how to put up some serious weight. So, whether you’re trying to impress your fellow gym rats, grow Death Star delts, or hoist the biggest boombox possible, here’s everything you need to know about putting more weight on your OHP, according to someone with a big-ass OHP. What’s an OHP and why should you do it? First of all, what exactly counts as an …

