Day 45: Overhead Press

Try to go a little heavier than last time. A little or lot. Go with the feels.

Time Domain

  • EMOM - Every minute, at the top of the minute, begin your set of standing two-handed presses. Rest the remainder of the minute. Repeat 5 times. (5 total sets)

    • Start the clock

    • Execute 6 two-handed presses as presented in the video resources (you may do strict or push press, just please note it in the website comments below)

    • Rest the remainder of the minute.

    • Start again at the top of the next minute.

    • IMPORTANT: whatever weight you choose, complete all 4 sets (meaning all 32 reps total) with that same weight.

      • If it becomes too heavy, adjust the weight accordingly, but note where you dropped down within the 5 minutes and to what extent (i.e., the weight).

      • If it’s too light and you feel like you left a lot in the tank. Note that, too, so you will remember to go up next time. Too light is always better than too heavy. Every time. No shame.

  • Example:

    • 00:00 - Go. Start the clock and do 6 standing, two-handed presses or push presses, smooth and consistent.

    • Rest until 1:00

    • 1:00 - Go again

    • Rest until 2:00

    • 2:00 - Go again

    • Rest until 3:00

    • (5 total rounds for 30 total presses)

  • Work times: 00:00, 01:00, 02:00, 03:00, & 4:00)

Workout Level Suggestions

  • Level 1: Press 5lbs or less

  • Level 2: Press 5-20 lbs

  • Level 3: Press 20+ lbs

Coaches Plan

Feelin’ strong today - I intend to use the 24kg (53 lb) kettlebells for 106 lbs of weight in total @ level 3 controlled, but with significant explosion on the push portion of the movement. I will lower the weight, controlled, but with purpose.

Resources - How to

Always remember, the load instrument does not matter - kettlebells, sandbags, dumbbells, cans of soup, paper weights, kids… Just note it.

Score: Share to website comments and/or Facebook

  • Note the weight.

  • Note the rest effect - enough? Too little? Too much?

  • Share how it felt.

Christian Griffith2 Comments