Muscle map Overhead Press
Muscles worked in overhead press
The overhead (shoulder) press is a vertical push: the delts lift the bar, triceps lock it out, and the traps rotate the shoulder blades so the arms can finish overhead. Abs and lower back keep you from leaning back.
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Overhead Press: primary and secondary muscles
Primary muscles
- Shoulders: deltoids, which raise and rotate the arm
Secondary muscles
- Triceps: back of the upper arm, which straightens the elbow
- Traps: trapezius, which shrugs and stabilises the shoulder blades
- Chest: pectoralis major and minor, which press and bring the arms together
- Abs: rectus abdominis, the "six-pack" that braces your trunk
- Lower Back: erector spinae, which keep the spine extended under load
Form cues & reel idea
Form cues
- Squeeze glutes and brace
- Bar travels in a straight line
- Head through at the top
Film it for Reels
Front-on footage plus a front-view map with the shoulders lit up is a clean, readable combo.
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Overhead Press: FAQ
What muscles does the overhead press work?
Overhead Press mainly works the shoulders. The triceps, traps, chest, abs and lower back assist and stabilise.
How do I show the muscles worked in my overhead press video?
In ZapZoop, add a Muscle Map sticker, tap the shoulders in one colour and the helpers in another, then place it on your clip. Front-on footage plus a front-view map with the shoulders lit up is a clean, readable combo.
Map your overhead press on video
Highlight the muscles you trained and post it in up to 4K.