Bench is great. Probably best not to do it the same day as overhead.
My program is structured around the compound movements forming the Cartesian product of {horizontal, vertical, leg} × {push, pull}; bench press is a horizontal push in this arena. Overhead press would be a vertical push, and squat would be a leg push.
Please don't spread out incorrect fitness advice, as it can lead to injury.
Disclaimer: I'm not a fitness expert either, just train regularly. So, verify anything I (or anyone else) tells you.
They work different muscles.
OHP/MP mainly works the delt, while the BP targets vrious parts of the pecs (depending on incline). Also grip width can change the balance between triceps/pec activation during BP
hiAndrewQuinn|3 years ago
My program is structured around the compound movements forming the Cartesian product of {horizontal, vertical, leg} × {push, pull}; bench press is a horizontal push in this arena. Overhead press would be a vertical push, and squat would be a leg push.
GoatOfAplomb|3 years ago
spoiler|3 years ago
Disclaimer: I'm not a fitness expert either, just train regularly. So, verify anything I (or anyone else) tells you.
They work different muscles.
OHP/MP mainly works the delt, while the BP targets vrious parts of the pecs (depending on incline). Also grip width can change the balance between triceps/pec activation during BP