If you choose to do the overhead press from a standing position, you'll work most of the large muscles in your upper body, including the: pectorals (chest) deltoids (shoulders) triceps (arms)

Does overhead press build chest?

The overhead press does work the upper chest, but it doesn't always do a great job of it. ... To build a bigger upper chest, then, you may want to include some incline or close-grip bench pressing. If you do the press while standing, it's good at working your abs and obliques.

Should overhead press touch chest?

1. Never allow the bar to touch your upper chest when you lower it. If you find that it does, “raise your elbows up slightly,” says Wendler.