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ngen52

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I've heard and seen it done different ways. Some people say to go all the way down and touch your chest, some say to only go to 90.

Which way is more effective?
 
Do them standing with a bar as it allows a more natural plane to press from. And touch the chest. If using dps either seated or standing, I try to touch my shoulders
 
The main issue in whether you decide to touch your shoulders or go 90 degrees is that you pick one stick to it and increase the weight or reps each workout... if you have progression with either you will make gains. I personally prefer 90 degrees for shoulder pressed but will touch my chest for all chest exercises.
 
better for what? for improving that movement in that range of motion? or increasing size? increasing strength?
 
SweetLou321 said:
Do them standing with a bar as it allows a more natural plane to press from. And touch the chest. If using dps either seated or standing, I try to touch my shoulders
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I agree with this except, I don't touch my chest. I usually hold the bar around throat level(arms at 90deg), as lower then that is putting my shoulder in a compromising position.

The strict overhead press is an awesome movement that is really under utilized. IMO A good measure of upper body strength. You would be surprised how many people can't SOHP their own weight.
 
Frank Reynolds said:
The strict overhead press is an awesome movement that is really under utilized. IMO A good measure of upper body strength. You would be surprised how many people can't SOHP their own weight.
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^^ Agreed.

Here is a great video example: Invalid Link Removed

Notice the elbows point forward at the bottom of the ROM and the bar finished aligned with the feet (i.e.: elbows are in line with or behind ears).

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ZiR RED said:
^^ Agreed.

Here is a great video example: Invalid Link Removed

Notice the elbows point forward at the bottom of the ROM and the bar finished aligned with the feet (i.e.: elbows are in line with or behind ears).

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The only thing I don't like about that video is(and it could be just the angle it is shot at) is it looks like his wrist is extremely C0Cked. Try that with some real weight and you won't be a happy camper..lol

I do them like this which is pretty similar to the posted video except keeping the wrist a bit more upright.
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If you are concerned with size than keep constant tension on the muscle. Don't lock out on the top and don't come all the way down to your upper chest. I personally bring the bar down to my chin area
 
I see what you mean. In the prior video he is starting as if he just finished a hang clean, and the bar is resting across his shoulders and the wrist does appear to break. In the video you posted the wrist is a bit more in line. Definetly something to consider.

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ZiR RED said:
I see what you mean. In the prior video he is starting as if he just finished a hang clean, and the bar is resting across his shoulders and the wrist does appear to break. In the video you posted the wrist is a bit more in line. Definetly something to consider.

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Exactly. Might not be too bad if you are used to that sort of thing I just know my wrists would hate me. Lol even heavy squats kill them.
 
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