How To Build A MASSIVE Overhead Press (ft. Dr. Mike Israetel)

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[@OmarIsuf]

Dr. Mike overcomes his traumatic relationship with the Overhead Press to deliver a fantastic instructional video on how to build a massive OHP. Drop a like and leave a comment if you enjoyed the video.

[@travishowrish6805]

I enjoyed the video, love the 90's mom jeans bro.

[@madphilip12]

Dr. Mike really needs to expand his resume at this point

[@5456645]

I first discovered mike years ago on this channel . Feels good to have come full circle

[@Peeenos]

@@travishowrish6805 A 90s Mum cos playing as Van Damme from Kick Boxer

[@whenpigsfly8178]

He can act too. Look out hollywood, lol.

[@HylianBlade]

The image of Dr Mike in a lawn chair smoking a fat cigarette with a french accent already tells me this is gonna be a certified hood classic.

[@osmosinsane9611]

Has to work on his french accent imo 😂 It kinda sounded like a Romanian accent. Bodybuilders and their Romanian stuff.. 🤷‍♂️

[@aarononon]

For the first time in my life I feel legitimately qualified to critique Dr Mike's technique on something... You're supposed to inhale after the pull

[@aquaviii]

Relatable 😅

[@logcabins8258]

Fat cigarette? 😂

[@avisoncino8665]

@@osmosinsane9611Well Mike is Russian… you kinda get a Romanian accent when you mix Russian and French accents together lol

[@AlanThrall]

That skit was great. Made it feel like KZbin in 2016 where the skit WAS the video.

[@ramandhanoya2880]

ALAN!! Big fan lol 😂

[@theempire00]

Damn bro u still on youtube?!

[@adambarrowcliff3819]

Big Al!

[@nick0780]

It funny the original person that cleaned up my OHP a decade ago comments. Thanks ALAN THRALL!!

[@SergeyLifts]

They say that Marylin Manson removed his nose surgically in order to increase his Overhead Press.

[@RareAries323]

🤣

[@matteofabrizio409]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ednorth9303]

Great stuff, but MM couldn't overhead press a broomstick! Lol

[@andreperiquito5989]

Good one, hehe

[@benph1214]

This made me explode

[@baseballstream174]

Wow. Mike's 240 for 10 looks unbelievably clean

[@OmarIsuf]

Because the OHP doesn’t get the general respect it deserves, I don’t think people understand how insane it really is. As he told me, he was natural as well when he did it. Elite numbers.

[@ajithsidhu7183]

@@OmarIsuf a three way with overhead press

[@ajithsidhu7183]

@@OmarIsuf Omar how about a heavy z press tutorial

[@David-337dn]

And he does it in the office

[@RareAries323]

Yeah strong AF! Or any guy that can ohp 225+ for reps should not be fckd with.. probably

[@StrongButAwkward]

We all know deep in our hearts that the overhead press is infinitely cooler than the bench press and overhead pressing should be part of powerlifting

[@09thespecialone]

It’s already a part of weightlifting (Olympic lifting). It’s just not a contested lift anymore. The Press, the clean and press, was abolished in 1972 by the IWF.

[@StrongButAwkward]

@@09thespecialone Your last sentence contradicts your first sentence and the middle sentence is nonsensical; if something isn't a part of the sport's contest, it's not part of the sport. You mean it *was* part of Oly Weightlifting. That's true, but it's not any more, and what lifts *used* to be in a different sport don't have any bearing on what can or can't be in another sport. Come to think of it, neither does what lifts are *currently* in another sport; otherwise PL and Strongman would have to fight over who gets to have the dealift in their sport and whoever won that fight would be the only sport that gets to have it. "Strength Lifting" already just swaps out the bench for the OHP entirely. TBF that's a real niche sport for people that like Starting Strength and Mark Riptoe a bit *too* much, but it doesn't really have any bearing on whether or not PL could decided to make itself a 4-contested lift sport that had competitions that went O/S/B/D.

[@09thespecialone]

@@StrongButAwkward I don’t. It’s an Olympic lift. Which means it’s already belong to another sport. The lift is just not a contested one anymore in a official IWF sanctioned event. What don’t you understand?

[@kobemop]

Nope. Usually, guys that hate on the bench press are usually weak.

[@kobemop]

@@09thespecialone they took it out because it was turning into a standing incline bench and many guys were using double layback. Some even used the momentum of the clean to press overhead more easily.

[@charlcoetzee93]

Man this was a throwback to how videos were structured in 2015. More info, less editing. Good stuff.

[@stein2137]

Did you even watch it? 😂

[@victorprokop9343]

I thought the same

[@finestnostalgia]

@@stein2137 Dumb question. He said less editing not no editing

[@stein2137]

Well, my first thought watching this was; "Man, that's some good and funny editing", so kinda ironic to scroll down and read this comment😆 @@finestnostalgia

[@DrJacobGoodin]

Mike: "Not all loves are meant to last" Also Mike: speaks for 17 minutes straight at PhD-level detail on the overhead press I don't think he's over it...

[@OmarIsuf]

Nonono as Mike said 3-4 times in the video, he is absolutely over the OHP 🥲

[@ajithsidhu7183]

por que !!!!!! @@OmarIsuf

[@MeroSucks]

​@@ajithsidhu7183es una broma. Dr. Mike no puede hacerlo porque se volvió muy musculoso (si, de verdad)

[@mearsite]

Yeah, he is over it. He repeatedly said that in his channel. His front delt is really big tho, maybe incline presses is enough indirect stimulus for his front delts.

[@ajithsidhu7183]

@@MeroSucks orle

[@olindblo]

This video is a masterpiece and the new benchmark for fitness content. Funny, educational, well-scripted and structured, defined with no fluff, enough narrative to leave a lasting impression, jacked with big press footage, filled with purpose and hosted by two comedic geniuses.

[@Kyle-ey5jm]

the cuts to the cigarette scene had me rolling

[@waltermercado9152]

The color in this video is more saturated than last time. 😂

[@pretty_flaco]

greg approves

[@Yupppi]

Finally someone makes Dr. Mike do actual acted art. This is where he belongs, in big productions. Beautiful film noir. I love watching weightlifters. It's like watching a super hero, you didn't know the bar can move that fast, even without being loaded. And they make it look fast-forwarded twice the bodyweight. Like Just watching Gabriel Sincraian snatch or c&j is crazy. Like a greased lightning bolt.

[@20ftBurmesePythonChaser]

He was in some web series or something but he never shares that to anyone.

[@p3drozroom]

Massive respect for the clip of Alan Thrall in there. Dude is an OG. His videos helped me heaps during my early days of beginner lifting.

[@Heyght]

Dr. Mike is not only a exercise genius, but also a comedic genius

[@theempire00]

Stop simping bro 💀

[@etherplays8225]

@@theempire00how can you not? Have you seen that scalp? 🤤

[@enricsangranavarro2136]

Mike is a natural actor. We can feel all he feels.

[@judgejudyandexecutioner.5223]

I once rocked up for the gym on my first ever double scoop of pre, OHP was first non warmup movement of the day. Damn near knocked myself out when the first hard rep clocked my chin on the way up!

[@WickedRibbon]

I've done that 😅 Gave myself a nice shiner on my jaw.

[@fortunatelebelo259]

Aouch 😅

[@gsquared2394]

I start shaking after a double pre-workout, thought i was dying

[@WolfCoaching]

Excellent video, Omar! Unsubscribed.

[@jesseb5710]

What 😂

[@zachgoestoeuro]

I’m currently OHP’ing 80lbs and it’s a slow climb but rewarding.

[@TheDarthsteve316]

You got this. Was stuck at 80,85 forever, and just hit 115x5 after warmup a few hours ago.

[@zachgoestoeuro]

@@TheDarthsteve316 that’s great my bro good for you. I’m now doing pyramids in OHP and did 95 two reps and felt pretty beastly. Slow grinding over here.

[@simak2391]

​@@zachgoestoeuroThat's dope bro, I'm about as strong as you. My best OHP set was 50kg x 4, so like 110lbs? I haven't done it in a while since I've been working with dumbbells and machines a lot lately, but your comment inspired me to get after it when I do my next push session 💪

[@zachgoestoeuro]

@@simak2391 keep me updated my bro

[@ConTuber1]

Monsieur Mike was way funnier than expected 😂🚬👨

[@ParvParashar]

The collaboration we’ve been waiting for has finally happened. Really loved the intro of the video, it was hilarious! The video is quite well structured and informative as always and it’s so awesome to see you and Dr. Mike discussing the overhead press. Dr. Mike is immensely strong. It’s truly amazing. It’s absolutely phenomenal to see him give this complete and comprehensive guide on the overhead press. His OHP is one of the most impressive and strongest I’ve ever seen. Thanks for sharing this fantastic video with us! It’s highly appreciated. I’m deeply grateful to you and Dr. Mike for always providing such great and helpful videos and making them super interesting and entertaining thoroughly from start to finish. Outstanding work! 🙏

[@jonathanrodriguesdemiranda8583]

Just started with my OHP block and this video couldn't be in a better time! did 90kg x4 yesterday and I'm aiming for a 1,2 x bw strict press (OHP)! thanks Dr Mike and Omar!

[@EVEN-ls9ic]

Only at 155 pounds for 4 reps😔1 year of training so far

[@mrbushpilot]

thats still pretty good. Especially for only a year training

[@EVEN-ls9ic]

@@mrbushpilot thanks man I appreciate it

[@Lowclasswarrior778]

@@EVEN-ls9icI’ve been training for a year and my max ohp is 135 💀

[@arisnikou04]

Holy crap 90kg for reps? Man you must be a fucking tank!

[@tom.bowen2212]

9:10 Omar I see you cheesin' when Dr Mike says your form is excellent haha

[@JJI18D]

This passion in this video from both of you makes me smile, good shit

[@nmanisbig]

Dr Mike is a monster at OHP (and so is Omar), gonna implement these tips. Just started training OHP again - best OHP video I've seen

[@halimawsatower4097]

This collab is on fire! My OHP will always be better than my bench press, keep up the good work.

[@1968barry]

Omar and Dr Mike rock this like no others. Please do more as your combined characters and experience are unmatched

[@julianblake8385]

Loool, this video was a work of art, man! Absolutely legendary video!

[@prototypestrong5092]

That was awesome. The interludes and the insights.

[@GornubiusFlux]

Colour balance making it look like we're coming up on psychedelics

[@Noah-hq5rs]

That's what it is lol.

[@JamesNotBoring]

lmao i was thinking the same thing while scrolling the comments and saw this lol

[@SkidMcmarxx]

This is probably the best thing I’m going to see for the rest of 2023. Thank you so much for making me laugh so much that my belly hurts.

[@dhkimboa]

This collab made me happy today :3 Carry on!

[@gerard6038]

Excellent, great to see this talk.

[@Ericboy114558]

Love to see these collabs!

[@WarpedJustice]

This collab omg. I wish we could have this live action day dream of every inappropriate tangent Dr. Mike has in each of his videos. Great job to you both for this comedic gold

[@Legenda20SLO]

Thanks for this video and colab Omar. I learned some new things about my favorite exercise. OHP for the win.

[@Henry-yi4rg]

Excellent content. Dr. Mike knows exactly how to keep us captivating. MUST WATCH

[@J_Saiyan]

really good video Omar keep it up. Dr Mike is the man

[@benjamingarcia5433]

Absolutely loved the video!

[@GabrielDoesAThing]

Finally improved my PR after being stuck for a while with these tips. Good stuff thank you

[@SquigglesZero]

My absolute favourite exercise! Will use these tips for sure!

[@stein2137]

This was art. Great stuff!

[@tyler6722]

The opening has some OG KZbin vibes that I wasnt prepared for 😂😂 great video all around

[@lucaspedreira968]

What a fantastic video. One of the best fitness content I’ve ever seen

[@kevinh4042]

I have lifted a long time but only recently started OHP and I'm absolutely loving it. Those huge OHPs are inspiring, I cant wait to find out what i can do once i get the technique cold.

[@CamerOneiric]

Right? It’s my favorite compound movement, and a heavy one is so impressive.

[@Damian_Materowski]

Absolutely gem and hilarious also - as everything with Mike lol

[@xxxguarnicion2.051]

Such a beautiful video, didn't know any of these guys but they're both cool and Mike is definitely a master at ohp. Definitely one of my top 3 favorite exercises, agreed on the soul lift part

[@GZCL]

Solid video! Love the OHP.

[@gking407]

Dr. Mike is a treasure thanks for this valuable lesson

[@BonytoBeastly]

Woot, thanks for the image credit! (Happy to give you the illustration files, by the way. They're all vector. Might make things easier.)

[@spacetime3]

The collab i needed.

[@harrydennis6854]

A great tutorial and an even funnier video 😂 On another note, would love to see you do an RP workout with Mike on his channel!

[@Jareyes42]

Omar i haven't seen your vids at least for 2 yrs i have to tell you, u got your weight up. God bless f them haters. 🙏

[@bipedal_earth_roamer]

Manhood lift. Spirit lift. Soul lift. I thought the deadlift was all I need in my life but I think I’m an OHP convert. Thanks for this, guys.

[@RelaxAndSmokeMeth]

OHP rocks earth roamer!

[@ledifw3891]

Amazing video man

[@dolphin007x]

Dr Mike smoking a cigarette with a French accent has me rolling.

[@Wo1fLarsen]

Excellent content 🔥

[@MerryGamer]

Great video!!

[@powderedwaterpudding]

Absolutely have never heard of the staggered stance on OHP. Already a great video.

[@mitchellsteindler]

Easier on your back

[@perseverance4289]

Overhead press is king! I will continue to keep an eye on my technique.

[@prophetgains3579]

Great video Omar/Mike

[@slibbs2869]

Dr Mike is a man of many talents

[@kurtslavain]

I love the overhead press. Perfect exercise for upper body strength and development.

[@bogdanshevchuk5101]

Just beautiful

[@patrickmcdonagh539]

Best tutorial on the overhead press i have ever seen.. Should of made a even longer video

[@illustriousindividual1077]

9:40 this is facts. I improved my OHP by 30 lbs last year from 185 to 215 (my bw changed from 182 to 192) mostly by just consistently pressing and naturally letting my body get more efficient at it.

[@Forgemno]

Great points. I see many in the gym not pushing back and up.

[@Snipingchampion]

This was amazing love the collaboration and the balance of humor and information. Great intro!

[@EdwardLindon]

Cameraman pro tip: when they're taking about the lifting stance, it really helps if you can point the camera at their feet. (The camera's that metal box thingy in your hands.)

[@TheOlsonOutfit]

Very educational... and those flashback scenes: hilarious!

[@tcrump212IsLmbrJck_t]

OOOOHHHHHHHHH THIS WAS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED.

[@EmmersonTIGbitties]

This video is fantastic

[@brianhopkins5251]

fantastic, useful video. thanks

[@badkermit180]

Good to see Omar back in the algorithm 👍

[@joshuajarrett6572]

How the hell am I weezing over commentary about an excersise movement. Good job boys, funny and lots of info.

[@destrohades2094]

The two funniest guys in fitness 😂 The video I didn't know I needed

[@frankieg.4623]

This is one of the best fitness videos ever. Holy shit.

[@romanpetrov5339]

ahahahah i love this video. Great colab guys ! Thank you.

[@cwall282]

Love Dr. Mike

[@Quicez]

Amazing video!!!

[@capac2]

OHP is beast mode. It’s hard, thats way few gym folks do it. Working on surpassing my body weight in OHP. Stuck at body weight for last 2 years 😢 lol

[@RelaxAndSmokeMeth]

OHP is super hard man. I thought my goal was 185lbs but I've been humbled an l adjusted to 165lbs lol

[@Vsevolod3788]

Yeah, it's pain in the @ss to progress after you hit bw ohp. I ohped 75 kg at 72 kg bw at the end of my first year of training but to get 80kg ohp required me another two years of dedicated training.

[@capac2]

@@Vsevolod3788 yup i hear u. It’s difficult for sure but you did well 👍

[@raulbonilla4137]

I love this thanks

[@Melvg23]

Dr Mike and Omar are the duo we need but don't deserve, good to have dad and dad back together

[@georgewilkie3580]

Doc Mike!.. Omar!... You freakin' Guys are hilarious! And, Thanks for the truly impressive instruction! But, You guys are the new Belushi/Akroyd team. Damn, great instruction with top tier Humor! Thanks again, Big Guys!

[@loganm2766]

Awesome video

[@jonathankaczmarczyk658]

The O.G Mike is BACK with Omar hell yeah!!!

[@ThucNguyen-zj6zv]

😂😂👏👏 great skit and acting. Well played sirs.

[@michaelblacktree]

great video! 👍

[@sw4917]

The Collab we all needed.

[@spideysense1847]

Awesome video. Both of you guys are beasts. I'm a big fan of the OHP. It's my favorite lift and I have a strength goal of being able to OHP my body weight. I have a question for you guys. One aspect you didn't cover in this video, that I was hoping you would cover, is programming around OHP and what accessory exercises to do. How many times a week is optimal for OHP ECT. I'd love if you guys could do a follow up video and get into programming

[@rickrickrick1]

Holy shit this was the video I needed today

[@LashonDCampbell]

Hello and good morning 😃 I enjoyed watching your video today ❤You did a great job and I love your channel 🎉

[@gnomenorthofthewall1982]

The beginning was priceless 😂 and rest of the video was very good also

[@luiscanamarvega]

This is art 🖼️

[@andrewgilbert9637]

Damn this was a great video

[@davidlisten6695]

Wonderful use of Dr Mike’s skill in accents 👍

[@salahelmoudden920]

Dr mike is a true legend

[@monsieurene3366]

Dr. Mike, your humour is next level!

[@pablov1323]

Omar is in Mike s home gym so I guess we are going to see him crawling after a leg day with him soon 😂

[@covalentbond7933]

two of the BEST people on youtube

[@davidklausen1316]

1 minute in and this already is my favourite youtube video of the year