Which muscles are worked?

This move primarily targets the upper body, including:

Pectoralis major and minor
Triceps (arms)
Trapezius (upper back)
Deltoids (shoulders)

How to do to an overhead press

Posture is key. Stand up tall, keep the core engaged and be careful not to overextend the shoulders. If you have a mirror, this is a good one to practice looking at yourself to make sure that you’ve got a straight line running from hand to foot at the top of the move.

Stand with feet hip-width apart.
Grab your weights and start by holding them at collarbone height.
With a slight bend in the knees, extend the arms up above your head, rotating your wrists so that the weight ends face each other.
Slowly bring the weights back down to an inch above the shoulders and extend again.

The slower you bring the weights down, the harder the move becomes. Try lowering for the count of three and coming back up explosively.

Sculpt stronger shoulders with an overhead press