STRENGTHENS
SHOULDERS, TRICEPS
STARTING POSITION
Adjust the bench to a fully upright seated position. grasp a
shorter barbell with your hands slightly wider than your shoulders and press it
into the overhead position. (You may need to ask spotters to hand the bar to
you.) Release your shoulders down toward your hips while your arms are fully
extended but not locked at the elbow. Maintain a slight arch in your lower back
(A).
MOVEMENT
Allow your arms to bend so that your elbows rotate forward and end
directly below your hands with the bar in front of your collarbone (B). EASY
Pause with the bar in this position.
Press the bar up, bypassing your face, and then arc backward to
end directly over your head (A). HARD See inset.
Why Start in the Up
Position?
Lowering the weight (called the “eccentric” or easy part of the
lift) prepares your muscles for the harder “concentric” phase.
Why It’s Perfect for
You
Tank top alert! Nearly every client of mine wants definition in the
front of the shoulders. This movement does it and makes your arms look amazing!
The overhead pressing movement is really important for overall upper-body
strength.
By supporting your body and back in a seated position, you are
better able to focus your energy on the movement. Standing exercises disperse
energy, making it harder to focus on the task at hand. Sitting also minimizes
overusing your lower back during the Hard phase.
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