"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The overhead press does have staying power, however; after all, those early strongmen were onto something ...

The barbell overhead press is one of the purest expressions of upper-body strength. It builds the shoulders, triceps, and upper chest, but it also challenges coordination, posture, and stability from ...

There was a time when the overhead press was considered the ultimate display of strength. That’s why nearly every strongman photo from the late 1800s to the mid-20 th century shows a beefy guy holding ...