Day 28: Overhead press

Posted by AccountingWEB on Feb 15 2011 395 printer friendly

The overhead press is used to improve strength in triceps and shoulders. This exercise works best when done with weights. The author recommends that you do not use a weight that is too heavy for you. If you can't do 10 repetitions of this exercise, you should use a lighter weight. Also, Dr. Berntson suggests that you use one-piece dumbbells, not the kind with removable plates.

Step 1: Sit up straight and place your feet flat on the floor.

Step 2: Grasp a pair of dumbbells and raise them up to your shoulders, palms facing forward.

Step 3: Raise the weights above your head by straightening your arms.

Step 4: Bring the weights together so that they touch each other over your head.

Step 5: Gently lower the weights back down to the level of your shoulders.

Repeat for a total for 10-15 repetitions.

If you have never done this exercise before, your arms may feel fairly wobbly and uncoordinated. This is normal and will go away if you continue doing this exercise for a couple of weeks.

Reprinted from Deskercise! The Workplace Workout, by Dr. Todd M. Berntson

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