<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> It has been suggested that Military press be merged into this article . (Discuss) Proposed since May 2016 . </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> It has been suggested that Military press be merged into this article . (Discuss) Proposed since May 2016 . </Td> </Tr> <P> The press, overhead press or shoulder press is a weight training exercise, typically performed while standing, in which a weight is pressed straight upwards from racking position until the arms are locked out overhead . </P> <P> The overhead press is set up by taking a barbell or other weight and putting it in racking position . This can be done by taking the weight from a rack or by cleaning the weight from the floor (clean and press). The weight is then pressed to overhead until the elbows are fully locked out . As the weight clears the head, the lifter leans forward slightly, or comes directly under, in order to keep balance . As the weight is lowered back to racking position and clears the head again, the lifter leans slightly back . The overhead press is a highly effective compound upper - body exercise . Performing it standing recruits many more muscle groups in order to maintain balance and support the lift, rather than performing it seated . Like the squat and deadlift, it can be thought of as a whole - body exercise, to some extent . </P>

Is overhead press the same as shoulder press