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Should I do the overhead press standing or seated?

Q. I do the military press seated, but your exercise video shows it done standing? Is it better to do it standing? Any special precautions when doing it standing, since I no longer have the upright bench for back support? Lastly, I am bringing the weight behind my neck, your video shows them in front of the face - is that better?

A. Technically, the military press is performed by bringing the weight in front of your face - bringing the weight behind your neck is another exercise.

My personal preference is to do the overhead press in a standing position using dumbbells, as I've shown in the video below. The video was shot in my garage, so please excuse the rather poor...

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