💪 @ The Gym Doing Overhead Bench Press 🍎 Builds Upper Body Power & Strength 🍁 Healthy4Life 🎨

The bench press and the overhead press are two distinct exercises that target different muscle groups and have unique benefits:

Bench Press
Position: Performed lying down on a bench.
Muscles Worked: Primarily targets the chest (pectorals), triceps, and shoulders (deltoids).
Movement: Pressing a barbell or dumbbells from the chest upwards towards the ceiling.
Benefits: Great for building upper body strength and muscle mass, especially in the chest.
Overhead Press
Position: Typically performed standing, but can also be done seated.
Muscles Worked: Focuses on the shoulders (deltoids), triceps, and upper chest.
Movement: Pressing a barbell or dumbbells from shoulder level directly overhead.
Benefits: Enhances shoulder strength and stability, and engages the core for balance12.