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Is the Overhead Press Worth It? Rebuilding the Most Skipped Lift
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Is the overhead press worth it for most lifters? In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson take a hard look at the most skipped lift in strength training: the overhead press.
They break down why it's often abandoned, what makes it frustrating, and how to rebuild your pressing with smarter technique, variations, and programming for long-term strength and longevity. Whether you're dealing with shoulder pain, struggling with progress, or questioning if it's even worth your time, this episode gives you a clear, no-nonsense answer.
✅ What You'll LearnWhy the overhead press gets skipped—and whether that's a mistake
How to modify the press to fit your body and goals
Variations like landmine and dumbbell presses that reduce pain and boost results
How to think of the press as a movement skill, not just a lift
Strategies for programming vertical pressing into a long-term training plan
When to rotate, reduce, or temporarily remove the press
00:00 – Intro: Is the overhead press worth it? 02:10 – Why lifters skip the press 05:45 – Making pressing work for your body 08:25 – Smarter variations: landmine, dumbbell, incline 12:40 – The press as a skill-based lift 15:10 – Programming adjustments for recovery and sustainability 18:00 – Giving the press a second chance
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