Optimized for use with the Beyond the Whiteboard App, the Overhead Press and Upper Body cycle from Westside Barbell can help any athlete looking to increase upper body strength and muscle mass. Across 8 weeks, this program couples overhead press sequences with proper accessory exercise selection and volume, ensuring the athlete is progressing consistently and ultimately maximizing their gains.
As Louie Simmons once said, “If you want to have world class pressing power and be competitive in your sport, it is imperative that you take your shoulder training seriously.” While some coaches and trainers worry that heavy overhead pressing or direct shoulder work can increase the likelihood of injury, Louie always saw this as a myth. Instead, he believed that properly strengthening the muscles surrounding the shoulder joint greatly reduces the likelihood of a shoulder injury, and actually increases the resiliency of an athlete if injury occurs. Having strong shoulders will not only make someone a better bench presser, overhead presser, and strength athlete, but will also deliver its own rewards in everyday life.
Optimized for use with the Beyond the Whiteboard App, the Overhead Press and Upper Body cycle from Westside Barbell can help any athlete looking to increase upper body strength and muscle mass. Across 8 weeks, this program couples overhead press sequences with proper accessory exercise selection and volume, ensuring the athlete is progressing consistently and ultimately maximizing their gains.
As Louie Simmons once said, “If you want to have world class pressing power and be competitive in your sport, it is imperative that you take your shoulder training seriously.” While some coaches and trainers worry that heavy overhead pressing or direct shoulder work can increase the likelihood of injury, Louie always saw this as a myth. Instead, he believed that properly strengthening the muscles surrounding the shoulder joint greatly reduces the likelihood of a shoulder injury, and actually increases the resiliency of an athlete if injury occurs. Having strong shoulders will not only make someone a better bench presser, overhead presser, and strength athlete, but will also deliver its own rewards in everyday life.
Band Front Raises, 5 x 20-30 reps
KB Skullcrusher, 4 x 10-12 reps
One Arm DB Press, 3 x 20-25 reps
Band Lateral Raises, 4 x 20-30 reps
Push Press, work up to a top set of 5
Barbell Rows, 5 x 5 reps
Skullcrushers, 4 x 12 reps
Pull-ups, 5 x 12 reps
DB Bicep Curls 4 x 10-12 reps
DB Lateral Raises, 3 x 15 reps
After purchasing the Westside Overhead Press and Upper Body program from Rogue, customers will be able to schedule the program into their calendar on the BTWB App. If you don’t already have the app, purchasing this program will give you 10 weeks of full access. BTWB will also provide a downloadable eBook version of the program, via e-mail, which is the customer’s to keep and revisit for all time.
From the BTWB App, users can customize many aspects of the program, including the number of sessions they want to complete each week, as well as which days those sessions land on. If the entire program isn’t completed the first time through, users can jump back in at any time where they left off.
Fitness is a journey. With btwb, you can plan, log, and analyze your results all in one place. Keep track of PRs, workout history, find a program, track your macros, earn badges and more! The BTWB App is also the official training app of the Rogue Invitational and of 2x “Fittest Man on Earth” Justin Medeiros.
Westside Barbell is a world-renowned strength training facility based out of Columbus, Ohio. Founded by the late powerlifter and strength coaching legend Louie Simmons, Westside has helped pioneer new, innovative training methods that have repeatedly produced some of the strongest men and women in the world.
PLEASE NOTE: The programming will be accessible after purchase. An e-mail confirmation will also be sent (be sure to check Spam folder if it does not appear). This is a digital cycle and NOT a physical book.