A 9-week program to up your overhead press, and other big lifts
Think of upping your one-rep max as you would building a pyramid: The wider its base, the taller its peak.
In the same way, you’ll make more progress by developing a strong foundation over time than you would by skipping ahead, says Matt Berenc, Beverly Hills-based director of education at the Equinox Fitness Training Institute.
When lifting, rushed progress happens when you add too much weight or too many sets and reps at once. With those bigger jumps, your form breaks down as your body tries to respond to the increased intensity, notes Arlen Guerrero, complex personal training manager at Equinox locations in Miami, Florida.
