Trainers say a handful of simple exercises—like presses, curls, and push-up variations—effectively build upper-arm strength.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The overhead press does have staying power, however; after all, those early strongmen were onto something ...

The overhead press is one of the most valuable exercises for building upper-body strength and size. Also known as a shoulder or military press, it’s a compound movement that recruits a range of ...

There was a time when the overhead press was considered the ultimate display of strength. That’s why nearly every strongman photo from the late 1800s to the mid-20 th century shows a beefy guy holding ...