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Coming from someone who also follows the stronglifts program I also really struggle with OHP.
Quite often I find my form is completely off too when doing OHP so I try to make a far more conscious effort.
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The OHP is a bastard. I’m weak above the waist and it’s a killer. There are assistance exercises but it is just a killer. Proper form is vital too.
Only encouragement I can offer is keep at it. -
I find a belt really helpful with OHP. A deep breath into your belly and brace against the belt keeps your core stable.
Don't push the bar out to avoid your nose, as you'll have a long way round, with poor leverage before you can get under it. Briefly tilt your head back to get your nose out of the way and get under the bar as soon as possible.
TGR
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Some info which might be of use. I started using Stronglifts about 3 years ago. I had never lifted a barbell before so I was about 48 years old.
My first lift was the empty bar - 20kg. This was a PB! With some dedication, I progressed. I am sure I had one set back and the weights dropped but I continued on until the next set back - this was a groin injury which stopped all lifting for a while.
At 48/49 years old, total newbie, 6 feet tall, around 88 kg, weak arms, stronger legs, my PBs were around these -
Squat 110kg
Barbell row 65 kg
Deadlift 135kg
Bench 60kg
OHP 40kg
None of these were actual plateaus as other reasons meant the weight had to drop. But they were all tough! Especially the OHP which is a nightmare.
I would hope to try to get up to these figures this year - starting very soon.
The only downside I have found with Stronglifts is the warmups take a bit of time when the weights get heavier. I’m sure if you were in a gym you could reduce this. I persist as my garage is very cold in winter and I do everything I can to avoid injury.
Hope this is of some use.