Overhead Press Ugh!!!!
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verasdaughter
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Can't seem to progress in weight on my overhead presses. Been doing Stronglifts since mid January and have progressed with everything else though I have to admit my arms are my weak point. Are there any other exercises I can do to help me progress with mu overhead presses. Started with just the bar and now can do 10+bar about 3 times then can't do the all 5 reps after that.
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Try increasing the reps with the bar...go up one rep for each workout or each set and see if that helps build the strength.
OHP is one of the toughest lifts for a woman. As well search amazon for fractionals...or your sporting goods store for weighted collars.
Another thing you can do is get "big washers" from a hardware store they come in 3/4lb-3lb if you are lucky.
That way you can increase the weights slowly after you get over this "hump".0 -
Thanks SezxyStef, I was wondering the same thing. Today I did 27.5kg (60ish pounds) and it was a total nightmare. Monday is my best day at the gym because Sunday usually means rest and tons of carbs, no way I'll be able to lift 30 kg next Friday :noway:0
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I found 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 1 lb fractionals on ebay! They are even color coordinated. Increasing reps is good also.0
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You could also add a few accessory moves to your routine for triceps and shoulders. I'm a big fan of the close grip bench press and face pulls, personally Progress is slow, but it's not impossible!0
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Thanks for posting about this, I was just wondering the same thing this morning! Not sure how I'll do with 5 more pounds on Friday, but am going to try it before I look into fractionals.0
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if anyone cares, these are the ones i bought: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CFF-2-Olympic-Fractional-Weight-Plate-Set-/140772353604?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c6afa644
They are on the cheaper end from what I've seen and free shipping can't be beat!0 -
Ha ha ha, I was just coming here to post this myself.
They are one unforgiving *kitten* of a lift. I have to talk myself out of modifying them to dip-drives or thrusters, because the momentum of those certainly helps. I'm going to look into some of the accessory lifts.0 -
Some accessory lifts that I would recommend:
KB swings
Upright rows
Any tricep work, or bicep work.
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Thanks everyone for the advice! Would you suggest doing the accessory lifts after SL or on non-SL days?0
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You can add the accessory lifts to the end of SL days....that way you have full rest days between sessions. Pick one or two and do 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps.0
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I'd recommend fractionalise. I've been able to make good progress since I bought mine and don't think I could've continued without0
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I third or fourth fractionals and accessory work. I recently added curls and started doing planks again and my OHP feels way better and stronger, even on days when I fail.0
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Urgh OHP are my nemesis too! Glad this thread exists...going to try and include some accessory lifts now :drinker:0
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Definitely get some fractionals. Usually when I hit a wall on lifts I'll drop the reps down and increase the weight and sets. This way I can lift a little more due to having to get less reps, which helps with the "mental wall" as well and in the process increases strength.0
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Awesome advice!!!! Thanks for all the responses.0
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Fractionals, I hear is the best bet. I've been stuck at 65/70lbs for months. I'm about to buy some myself.0
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Seriously- I can barely do the bar. IT is my dreaded lift...
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I *strongly dislike* this lift. I'm staying at 50 pounds today since my last attempt was so wobbly even though I did get 5x5.
Hubby is off tomorrow so we are going to search the local hardware stores for some large washers to use as fractionals.0 -
I finally got up to the 45 pound bar after months. And I have been doing extra Bicep and Tricep work all along.0
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Everyone is different and this lift is often the hardest for women. Don't compare yourself to others.
Just like I was next to a guy doing 135lbs OHP this morning. Very impressive, but I know that's not realistic for me. (except for maybe drugs. ROIDS)0