Overhead Press vs Floor Inverted Shoulder Press
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Overhead Press more often — 17,150 sessions vs 146. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Overhead Press and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Overhead Press vs Floor Inverted Shoulder Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Overhead Press more often — 17,150 sessions compared to 146 for Floor Inverted Shoulder Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Overhead Press and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Overhead Press and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press Differ
| What differs | Overhead Press | Floor Inverted Shoulder Press |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts, side delts, and triceps | front delts, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a barbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 17,150 sessions | 146 sessions |
How to Do Overhead Press
Overhead Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Lift the barbell above your head. Please lift it above your head, not in front of your body.
- 2. With your hips and core engaged, slowly lower the barbell to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you grip the barbell too wide, it can put strain on your shoulders, so please be careful.
- 2. If your hips and core lose tension, it can put strain on your lower back, so please be careful.
- 3. Your entire upper body must remain tight throughout the movement.
For a full Overhead Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Overhead Press exercise guide.
How to Do Floor Inverted Shoulder Press
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please slowly lower yourself until your head touches the floor.
- 2. Return to the starting position slowly again.
Coach's Tips
- It is a more advanced exercise than a regular push-up. If the movement is difficult, please substitute it with another exercise.
For a full Floor Inverted Shoulder Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Floor Inverted Shoulder Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Overhead Press or Floor Inverted Shoulder Press?
Planfit users log Overhead Press more often — 17,150 sessions against 146 for Floor Inverted Shoulder Press. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Overhead Press and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Overhead Press loads front delts, side delts, and triceps, and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Overhead Press and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press need?
Overhead Press needs a barbell, and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Overhead Press is the easier place to start. Move to Floor Inverted Shoulder Press once your form holds up.
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