3 KEY Overhead Press Tips REALTIME During Training!

[@celiachunk1616]

5:31 “Flexing your butt like it’s Valentine’s Day on your first night in prison.” Never change, Brian.

[@Auddy07]

The most difficult of the 4 for me is squats and the one I look forward to the most is deadlifts. :)

[@MrHatchbody]

I agree with that

[@liamengram6326]

Squats are hard for me because of serious hip impingement thanks to football and snowboarding injuries but instead of widening my stance I have shifted my weight more forward and it helps me get deep without getting wide, while still keeping balance and a straight back. I love deadlifts though. My bench leverages suck, but as a return I have insane deadlift leverages. At 6'2 180-185lbs I do 5x5s at 405.

[@liamengram6326]

Meanwhile my bench max is 165. But I can BB Row 225 for 12. The back strength just comes naturally for me. Overhead press I do okay. My bench sucks. Which sucks because that's the lift everyone (lifters and non included) ask about most.

[@CasaBonita1018]

The most difficult of the 4 for me is squats and the one I look forward to the most is squats 😎

[@bradmccall2028]

Ditto

[@AZWallbreaker]

I look forward to the deadlift because it's my strongest lift. In my last competition, I hit successfully 766.1lbs/347.5kgs. It was the first time attempting that in my entire lifting life! My most difficult lift is bench because I want to hit 405lbs/183.7kgs for a pause rep Right now, I'm 361lbs/163.7kgs!

[@MarcGear]

Deadlifts are the most difficult for me technically - I have the t-rex arm problem, and getting into a strong starting position with my lats engaged but my hips not too low is difficult. OHP day is always my favourite. It's not my strongest lift, but it's just the most fun; its easy to add variation and it doesn't leave me as beat up as other compound movements so there's more room for accessory work and other bits.

[@exterminateurdeverminesetd1272]

Man you are one of the dudes that inspire me the most to train and getting stronger and bigger ! Respect from Belgium man, keep up the good work !

[@scrapyard1920]

The most technically challenging for me is the deadlift. Yet, the deadlift is the exercise I look forward to doing the most. I just like it.

[@Invictus-ck8kq]

Look forward to the overhead press. Most difficult is the dead lift. Short-arm disease. Screws up my angles.

[@dannyh73]

Prayers for you brother. You’re an inspiration and you’ve helped me a lot.

[@erudite6640]

I'll pray for you Brian. I appreciate your videos, I've learned a lot. I wish you success, prosperity, and long life.

[@titan_5057]

Definitely struggle with bench/overhead press because shoulder bursitis flares up now and again can’t seem to get a good technique that works long term do enjoy both still but favorites are squat and deadlift

[@heismysavior21]

Most technically difficult for me is bench, long ass arms lol... Love the deadlift though for the same reason! Keep us posted on the scan results Brian! I've been running your dark horse program the last few months after finishing up several cycles of 531 and finally establishing a decent home gym. Your videos and approach has truly changed the way I train, both mentally and physically. Thank you brother 👊🏻

[@Tomara632]

Hi Brian. Hope all is well with you. You have a great no-nonsense style of coaching. Saying it like it is. No sugar coating... . Looking after nature is a great workout in itself.

[@lloyd011721]

i struggle with overhead press, and then deadlift. i like bench and then squat the most, used to hate squat until i forced myself to prioritize it

[@crazyaboutgains157]

I feeel that the deadlift is the most technically difficult lift. Because it just has so many different ques to focus on at the same time, push through your feet, engage your lats, keep your arms straight, thrust your hips after clearing the knee, hip hinging. You have all these things to worry about, which leads to it becoming very techically difficult. That said, the deadlift is also the lift i look forward to the most. Theres just something about that movement, that just feels GOOD to do, regardless of how difficult it is.

[@xalian17]

Good luck on the brain scan. Had my run ins with brain issues which I got treatment and recovery. Brain issues are no playground and puking in the AM was the norm. Prayers to u and you’re family.

[@guillermoganan4834]

I love overhead press and deadlift, My most difficult exercise to get around ls squats

[@sawyerr9841]

Do kegals and stomach vacuums sometimes. Do core work during workouts, including oblique work, back work, planks, and farmer walks. Let your knees go out/ over your toes. Get your spine tall and separated from your hips some. Get the amount that your glutes/ hips and quads/ knees are working to be pretty much equal. 3 queues for lifting: big toe into the ground, glutes squeezed and pulling apart the floor for the entire lift, brace even (well, especially) in the hole, and press your back into the bar upon ascending. Do paused squats. Stretch, such as static stretching after the workout. Eat properly. Build up serotonin levels through not eating carbs sometimes. Do 5 squats every morning. Be able to do a wall handstand. Maybe do dumbbell pullovers for your serratus. Do some cardio, such as 20 minutes of running (even if not very intense running, so, jogging) once per week to avoid injuries. Increase the quality of your sleep. Take vitamin D (D3), and B vitamin 50 complex. Maybe creatine; maybe BCAA's (such as plain BCAA pills after a certain amount of time into your workout), and maybe whey protein (since the quick absorption really kicks you into an anabolic state and this may also be good for managing stress). Maybe take acetyl-l-carnitine. Take fish or flaxseed oil. Take a multivitamin, and maybe vitamin C. Still hit some veggies if you are eating carbs. Make sure to get glucogen sourced carbs like sweet potato; not just stuff like fruit.

[@sawyerr9841]

Do leg press some if mobility allows such/ you have a good leg press machine. Be sure to hit some single leg movements once per week, like bulgarian split squats or lunge variations, and single legged romanian deadlifts. Hit glutes through leg lifts and paused (as well as maybe hip circle using) hip thrusts with a padded barbell.

[@PINKSPIT401]

For sure the most technically challenging lift for me is deadlifts, and it’s also the one I look forward to most. Squats is a close second for most challenging, with overhead being a second for most looked forward to because lately I’ve been feeling it getting a lot stronger

[@smith.jacob701]

Deadlifts and deadlifts. I love it because it's technically difficult. More rewarding when that number goes up then an easy lift.

[@NinjaofApathy]

Love the wood-splitting segment at the end. It is strangely calming and positive 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ClintGoble86]

Them cicadas still making noise over in Maryland! They been quiet the past week here in Manassas

[@MoonRei1]

Squat is the hardest, and I look forward to the deadlift the most. Just got my form on DL's locked in. So while taxing as hell, I know they are going to go well

[@RockerBen]

I love overhead pressing. I loved watching Strongman growing up and something about lifting weight over your head just feels so fun to me. My least favorite is bench as honestly I've always been weaker in the chest than I'd like. I won't get stronger in it unless I keep going at it though.

[@ajo5311]

Who’s gonna upload a video at 4 am in their time zone. Brian: Oh boi 4 am

[@jite2592]

The most technically difficult for me has to be the bench press, and the one i look forward most to is the OHP, & the weighted pull ups that come with it

[@masterchief4868]

I look forward the most for deadlifts and bench press is where I struggle the most with technique 😌

[@bradwilkes2847]

Hi Brian, my name is Brad Wilkes. First off, I've been praying for you and your wife, hoping that your medical situation will go well and you will find a solution. As for the topic at hand, I'd have to say overhead is my worst cause it socks and my favorite is the deadlift. And if you want to know why that is about the two lifts. It mainly has to do with my artial fribulation. I been trying to get back into the world of strength for a long time and I am always having to do a different procedure or stay in the hospital for medicine change that never works. But I digress. I love your videos, all of them are very helpful for me. Be strong brother and hopefully soon I'll get a customized plan from you. Thanks for taking the time to read my comments. Take care.

[@Tomara632]

Hi Brian, best of luck with your brain scan results and thanks for updating us. Best wishes from the UK.

[@bengaston1620]

Used to struggle most with bench, now squat. Look forward to deadlifts most, mainly conventional or trap bar. I love the channel Brian, fave on KZbin

[@Wekkerklok]

Man, I don't care if you lift light, heavy, or would announce you'd pick up nitting and that will be all your future videos; I'd still watch it because you're a great motivator to be better. Most technical difficulty; OHpress. Both my shoulders aren't in the best state and my wrist had all (yes, all) the tendons torn and reconnected, so I never feel stable and explosive. Standing, sitting, it just doesn't matter. Still doing it though. Most enjoyable lift: deadlift. Either it moves, and it instantly tells you your day, or it tells you to sod off and try again later. No compromise.

[@dustythejones]

I think Squat is my most technically difficult and Deadlift is what I look forward to, though I still find it technically challenging. I have to say, the “flex your butt like it’s your first night in prison on Valentine’s day” cracked me up! Was not expecting that… Be strong and courageous!

[@williamcarter6374]

Praying for a good report, and healing for you!

[@melissarose6119]

Im so glad you're going to the Amen clinic. I definately want to do that at some point, myself. I pray you get good results& that you heal fully& quickly!

[@ManuelVCano]

@Brian Alsruhe I struggle the most with deadlifts but I also enjoy them the most. I enjoy all of it for the joy of pushing myself. Thank you for all you do. Hope you get some good news on those scans 🙏🏼

[@flashsgarage]

Struggle most with the bench (back arch, foot position, un-racking, elbow path, leg drive - a lot going on and never feels as good as I think it should). Enjoy the DL most as it's the area where I've seen the biggest improvement over the years. Great video, as always Brian. Wishing you well for your tests and results in the coming weeks

[@Jordanslifts]

Brian you are truly one of the internet greatest wonders

[@croceaMors1]

Great timing, just what i needed my press is struggling right now. Thanks.

[@anthonydiez6126]

Long time subscriber ! Loving the content and thankful you have Time stamps now 😅 really glad you got through your sickness and wanted to tell you how much I appreciate you and how you’ve influenced me to train so time efficient . Definitely can say that you have had a huge impact on my life 🔥 thank you for all you do Brian 🙏🏾

[@denester1]

Squats is definitely the one I look forward to the most! But deadlifts is my weakest in terms of technicality, and bench as well (leg drive is still such a foreign thing to me!).

[@PeterNLifts]

Thanks Brian! Your tip for squeezing your glutes and being aggressive with the unrack, I was able to hit a PR today!

[@tommywendt6118]

Just started training for strongman. Absolutely love it. Your farmers walk video was my introduction to you. It was fantastic and detailed. Very helpful. I’m interested to hear about the scan. I’m bipolar PTSD. I’ve been through decades of trying to find the right medication.

[@SirKenshinHimura]

Squats always feel like I'm missing something. Overhead press day is *slightly* ahead of deadlift day for most anticipated.

[@johanjonsson6504]

Brian. You have helped me and so many others over the years and still are! I wish you the best! Greetings from Sweden! :)

[@Gurtderpson]

Hope the scan goes well brother. You'll be in my prayers.

[@gigibalsamico9369]

I LOVE the deadlift and OHP. The deadlift is the most technical for me but my favorite. The squat I have the hardest time with.

[@Rainstopssometimes]

Bench Press is hardest for me, but OHP is my favourite Favourite non-big 4 lifts are weighted dips and weighted pull-ups. Brian, your videos are the reason I do weighted pull-ups at all, so big thanks to you for that!

[@subject204ghost3]

For me the most difficult is squats because of creaky joints. And the one i look most forward to is the overhead press because its a much greater feat of strength lifting even 100lbs for 100 reps for a normal guy like me. (At least through the eyes of other guys and gals in my area)

[@ronaqsingh1639]

The Back Squat is the most technically difficult for me. The Deadlift is what I look forward to most.

[@rangerthederpgoat2326]

Love my deadlift days! It doesn't matter how exhausted or crappy I feel prior to whatever variation of the DL I'm doing, after a few warm-up sets my energy and clarity lines up and I rarely miss a rep. The overhead strict press is a close second to the lift I want to excel at, but that has barely inched for years. I just finished a block with cluster sets and it worked a bit, but still not the jumps I tend to see with all my other lifts and it is the lift where I tend to miss reps the most.

[@MrSpicabooo]

Bench is the most technical for me and i always dread doing it, squats or overhead press is probably what i look forward to the most

[@DRUMNERD]

Most difficult is the bench, can't get my head around the leg drive element. ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE DEADLIFT! Deadlift day is always better than christmas morning for me. Wishing you the best for the results! Be well.

[@trevorwolick187]

My OHP lags behind all the other lifts but I absolutely love it. Went so far as to make my own log bar at home just to keep things varied.

[@longlostkryptonian5797]

Both for me are the OHP. I have the least experience with it and am desperate to improve it. Thank God for you Brian!

[@tylerhebert8237]

I struggle the most with OHP. I had a shoulder injury that eventually required surgery so it has not been perfectly stable or even, and my front rack position is not strong. Since the surgery I have been able to press without pain, but I still have a lot of stability work to do to get my shoulders even. I look forward to Deadlift the most because it requires the most focus since it is my heaviest lift. Knowing that I have to be dialed in, and loving how it feels after I moved all the weight, gets me fired up.

[@ArkhamsFTP]

I love the t shirts!

[@Garage_gym48]

Genuine Arnie vibes at the start of commando going on there. Inspirational stuff mate. All the best!

[@dogukanmertozgen2621]

I love your overhead videos Brian. I hit a bodyweight press couple months ago and I was super hyped about it. Hope I can hit 2 plates even for 1 rep in couple years. I'm wishing best of luck to you with everything. You really helped me a lot with your knowledge.

[@SFRB1187]

Great video, keeping a good thought for you on the brain scan. Look forward to the most: bench Most difficult: squat

[@aapple9739]

The Squat is the most technically difficult, and Deadlifts are what I look forward too.

[@sdsith]

Due to a high school lower back injury (ironically from squatting), deadlifts are by far the hardest for me. I find myself trying to compensate A LOT to try and spare my back. I get past it to do them correctly, but it takes a lot of focus. For the one I look forward to the most, bench. I love bench. My chest has always been a strong point, I won all the pushup challenges in high school and did pushups with girls on my back to show off at only 95 pounds. I was arrogant about my pushups haha bench has always come the easiest to me and it was actually benching that got me into serious lifting too. Love it.

[@AmazianLinsation82]

Watched Brian’s videos during the midst of pandemic, kept me going when everything else shutdown.

[@Warlawn]

I love you Brian, every time you drop a workout video you motivate me to kill my next workout ✊🏼

[@daleboy3783]

This is very helpful. My overhead been stuck awhile. Praying for you Brian! You are an inspiration me friend

[@SluggerStark]

Look most forward to bench....always been a naturally strong presser. I dread deadlifting. Also, great video. Your cues on breathing in the front rack position helped me really blast up my front squat and OHP.

[@JoshuaReyes]

Great tips, Brain! Much luck on the brain scan, my man.

[@aaronyujra2456]

I always struggle a lot with squats, but I am always excited to to them.

[@tonyd7185]

Most look forward to Squats & Deadlifts. Technically depends on my mind but assuming that's in check6 my main issues are remembering to push deep enough on a Squat, and avoiding leaning back on the Press.

[@louir3199]

Squat / deadlift I look forward to - I even like supersetting them once a week. Least like / more difficult is flat bench - I work on planting the traps/ tight scaps/ leg drive and elbows tucked so my shoulders are better protected but my elbows and wrists can be prone to tendinitis

[@carl-thomasuhlenius9445]

I have most technical problems with the deadlift but I also look most toward deadlifting because when I have a good deadlift workout it’s the vest feeling ever. I used to have issues and look toward bench but then i got everythibg together there and it just became routine and it’s still my strongest lift. Squat i just got fixed so I’m making great progress there but it’s not so exciting. My ohp used to be my weakest lift but after watching all your videos I became pretty efficient in ohp

[@steveadkisson2921]

It’s gotta be the deadlift for me also my strongest lift. Hard for from a flexibility issue, sad I know. There is something just primal about deadlifts to me. Love the content and love to deadlift. Loving the 4 horseman!!!!

[@eddiegrathwohl624]

Squats are the hardest for me by far. I love the overhead log.

[@ThePhototropism]

I struggle with bench because of shoulder trouble. I live and breath for the deadlift. My numbers right now after 13 months of lifting are 180# OHP/ 195# Bench/ 370# Squat(Low Bar)/ 425# Deadlift. Shooting for 2/3/4/5.

[@andrewpantke1533]

Squat gives me the most grief been stuck in the 450’s for a couple years now. It used to be favorite lift but now the deadlift takes that spot.

[@bmstylee]

I'm in the same boat. My squat max is 465 and i am still progressing but man it's slow. 5lbs may take 2-3 months. Now I'm Brian's age so things don't go as fast as someone younger. Add in I've started BJJ and want to dedicate more time to that. So it might be staying there for a while. Which I'm ok with. 335,465,505 are respectable 1rm numbers contrary to what the internet tells you.

[@randygentry2442]

Got a strict 185 ohp last week....not 205 but 9 months after surgery I’m pleased

[@randyallin996]

I’ve been struggling with deadlifts. Can’t seem to figure out how to pull the bar more up my leg. I look forward to squats. Use to hate squats but figured out how to stand how to feel my feet grounded. Its starting to feel really good

[@jriley228]

Any videos are great, whether heavy or not! And the one that I struggle most with right now is squat because of some nerve damage. Most I look forward to is overhead press

[@unknownstrongman]

You're tips are the best man. Thanks

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

I struggle and dread all 4, but at the same time look forward to all 4 lol.

[@GutsBatman]

Deadlift is the one I look forward to the most. I feel it's when I am most powerful. Tough call on what I find most technically difficult between overhead and bench press. Of the other three, bench press is the one that requires me to really get dialed in technically. I am using bench press training as my main mode of chest training this summer and I am finding progress slowly there. I use a log and a Viking Press attachment for land mind for standing overhead work, but I feel technically speaking I'm good on those. I like neutral grip (or close) overhead more.

[@ronin_9]

Brian Uploads Me: it is going to be a good day! I look forward to Squats and Deadlifts the most. For me bench is the most technical lift

[@jacobsobelman3923]

Doing OHP today. This video came just in time!

[@anaya51]

Nice gransfors splitting axe, surprised you weren’t swinging that bad boy!

[@jettfuelfitness]

of the big 4 i think squats are the hardest technique-wise, and i probably look forward to overhead press the most, especially because of all the different varieties of overhead work

[@VICTHECOMMENTER]

Don't give up your fight, you will make it

[@Ozk-nq9qr]

Thank you for the great content Technically difficult: BENCH (i don't like bench either because that is the only lift i barely progressed on ) Look forward to DEADLIFT (also i have long arms)

[@mjpalumberi1]

I struggle the most with squat but also look forward to it the most. For me when the weight gets into heavy territory my strong low back takes over and weak quads run away. Switched to nothing but high bar, SSB and front squats so hopefully when I train low bar again I’ll have some improvement

[@CaptTreggar]

The most difficult for me is squats. A few months ago I started to add depth to my squat when I went down in weight and up in reps and I feel like I've developed a block. Now I have to setup, go through a checklist of my body positioning, how the bar feels on my traps, am I looking at the right spot, etc. Overthinking it for sure, but if it feels wrong I started re-racking and walking away for a min. If I try and force myself when the feeling is "wrong" I always end messing something up with my form that makes my knees hurt right away. I look forward the most to OHP because it's something that I've added to my routine in the last year and I really enjoy improving a new lift.

[@simonclayton3813]

always have problems with pressing moves and probably the OHP is my worst lift. I love deadlifts and am currently enjoying the variations (snatch grip, snatch grip from a deficit, pin pulls, banded hip resistant for the hip drive at the top)

[@santosgonzales2021]

Great timing! Going for Pr next week on OHP, which is what I’m struggling with. Thank you Brain for the inspiration. I look forward to my benching especially now that I’m hitting PRs on the 4 horsemen program.

[@bruceybruce47]

Squats is the most technically difficult for me. This wasn't always the case, but I look forward to bench day the most as my bench has gotten significantly stronger since doing Brian's Mass Builder program.

[@tsip010]

Always great content!

[@shawncartrette4860]

Squats are the most difficult for me and I always get motivated for deadlift.

[@TL13579]

Bench is the most difficult for me and I look forward the most to deadlifts!

[@rurikbrackett4575]

Honestly I come here for your personality, message and knowledge. as far as difficulty i find the deadlift to be be difficult, and i enjoy the squat the most. also cool splitting maul. is the handle rebar?

[@sillsune]

Squats is most technically difficult for me and I always look forward to the deadlift. I've been having a hard time with back squats for some time now, can't really figure out what I'm doing wrong, which made me kinda ditch it. I'm sticking to Front Squats and SSB for the time being and that have helped my motivation massively.

[@TheDjsupermix]

you have the same deadlift style as ed coan great stuff

[@trevorkulchyski2311]

My struggle is the deadlift lately. My overhead press is my favourite training day. I do love deadlifting though. Bench is my least favourite.

[@bmstylee]

Squats are the biggest challenge since my depth is sometimes borderline. But none of the lifts actually are preferred over another. I look forward to being on the mats learning BJJ.

[@cooperfuller9524]

Most technically demanding for me is honestly the OHP or squat. The sticking point on the OHP trips me up sometimes, and I have a tendency to let my knees cave slightly during the squat. But what I look forward to are heavy sets of deadlifts. They’re most rewarding, I think. Because once you finish a heavy set, you know you went hard. It’s a good feeling.

[@TheAb0mination]

Hey everyone, hi Brian, i have a question. Brian mentioned about the importance of balance between the push and pull muscle, namely he said i should for example be able to weighted chin up what i bench... Any tips on how to manage that? My back is pathetically weak. Should i pull back from the push training and forcus more for the pull muscle? Thanks.

[@joshuawalker301]

This man uploading hella early