Phrase guide

overhead press

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An exercise in which weight is lifted with the arms, which are straightened vertically over one's head.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports, weightlifting

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: shoulder press, OHP

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: pystypunnerrus — the arms weightlifting vertically over the head
  • German: Schulterdrücken — the arms weightlifting vertically over the head
  • German: Überkopfdrücken — the arms weightlifting vertically over the head
  • Polish: prasa napowietrzna — the arms weightlifting vertically over the head
  • Russian: арме́йский жим (arméjskij žim) — the arms weightlifting vertically over the head
  • Swedish: axelpress — the arms weightlifting vertically over the head