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Overhead Press Lockout
Sports
Advanced
Powerful
Gym
Indoor
Solo
Standing barbell overhead press held at full lockout, arms stacked over the spine in a powerful display of strength.
How to do this pose
- Grip the barbell just outside shoulder width at collarbone height
- Brace the core and squeeze the glutes for a stable base
- Press the bar overhead until elbows fully lock out
- Stack the bar over the mid-foot with biceps near the ears
Photography tips
Shoot slightly below eye level to emphasize the overhead reach and capture the locked-out arms against the ceiling.
Expression
Jaw set and gaze forward, projecting controlled effort.
Camera angle
Full body from a low angle to exaggerate the overhead lockout.
Suggested props
- Barbell
Camera settings
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