Stalling on Military Press

[Konada]

First of all, I would like to start by saying this forum has really helped me with taking control of my life and responsibility for my body. I started on Starting Strength at the beginning of June and I have gained 10 lbs over the course of 2 months. I thank you guys for that.

Okay so the only thing I see that's not progressing is my Military Presses, others seem to be going up steadily in 5lbs jumps. On Monday, I tried doing 65lbs sets but on the last set I failed on the 1st rep. 60lbs is easy for me but 65lbs is too hard.

So I have a question here, should I increase intensity of 60lbs military presses (i.e reduce rest time) or should I juat reset the weight and climb back up again?

 

[Kerpal]

Overhead press is the hardest lift to progress on. Try taking smaller jumps in weight.

 

[Colossus]

It is a difficult lift to improve. It's also very technique dependent. Check your form and make sure you are getting you head through as soon as the bar clears it.

 

[Melen]

Bring the progression down, introduce 8*3 dips on your Bench day ( I presume you're still on starting strength ). Up your protein, calories, sleep and stop fapping. OHP for me was the hardest thing to progress on too, Dips really help.

 

[EvilAgenda]

Do you have a spotter, Konada? A spotter can help you hit this new limit of 65 lbs.

 

[Jitterbug]

Get heavier and it'll go up. Hardest lift to progress on. Dips and incline bench help.

Don't get a spotter for a military press. Don't be one of those retarded gym rats that needs a spotter for exercises that don't need spotting.

 

[Konada]

Right guys thanks for the help. I will start doing accessory work (dips/chin ups) during my workouts.