The Most Underrated Shoulder Press Redefining Strength
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Date: 2022-03-30
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Stephen
Another great video! Performing big bilateral movements like squats, deadlifts, and presses are probably the best way to gain strength and muscle but can also be dangerous if you're inexperienced or have muscular imbalances. That's why unilateral moves like the landmine press are perfect prerequisites to more advanced lifts.
Like Cori mentioned, it's very important to engage your core to avoid -energy leaks- (inefficient/incorrect movement patterns that make the exercise harder to perform) and potential injuries. My favorite cue is to stand tall and try to tuck your ribs into your pockets. Doing so requires you to depress your shoulders (opposite of shrugging them up, like Cori mentioned) and to flex your glutes (also mentioned in video. You should also feel your feet driving into the ground, which will give you more stability and allow you to lift more weight.
The seated version is one of my favorites and is a great way to teach you to use your core, since it is a very unstable position to begin with. It's called a -Z Press, - popularized and named after former World's Strongest Man Zydrunas Savickas. I highly recommend giving it a try if you haven't already.
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Another great video! Performing big bilateral movements like squats, deadlifts, and presses are probably the best way to gain strength and muscle but can also be dangerous if you're inexperienced or have muscular imbalances. That's why unilateral moves like the landmine press are perfect prerequisites to more advanced lifts.
Like Cori mentioned, it's very important to engage your core to avoid -energy leaks- (inefficient/incorrect movement patterns that make the exercise harder to perform) and potential injuries. My favorite cue is to stand tall and try to tuck your ribs into your pockets. Doing so requires you to depress your shoulders (opposite of shrugging them up, like Cori mentioned) and to flex your glutes (also mentioned in video. You should also feel your feet driving into the ground, which will give you more stability and allow you to lift more weight.
The seated version is one of my favorites and is a great way to teach you to use your core, since it is a very unstable position to begin with. It's called a -Z Press, - popularized and named after former World's Strongest Man Zydrunas Savickas. I highly recommend giving it a try if you haven't already.
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Bill
When I was doing heavy workouts in my 30's totally uneducated, I used to do tons of those behind my neck barbell shoulder presses. Please don't do this. I have had each shoulder repaired. I blame this solely on my ignorance. Love your vids as always.
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When I was doing heavy workouts in my 30's totally uneducated, I used to do tons of those behind my neck barbell shoulder presses. Please don't do this. I have had each shoulder repaired. I blame this solely on my ignorance. Love your vids as always.
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Sarah
Love the fact that you mention the risk of overhead press. arching back etc. My chiropractor doesn't like unsupported overhead movements because most people arch or lift behind them etc. Unilateral training is so important and often overlooked.
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Love the fact that you mention the risk of overhead press. arching back etc. My chiropractor doesn't like unsupported overhead movements because most people arch or lift behind them etc. Unilateral training is so important and often overlooked.
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DeepEndDiver
Great video. I appreciate the details for the what muscle to get a good mind-body connection with and how it should feel doing the movement properly. I'm glad you put an alternative as I have a band but not an Olympic bar. Cheers.
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Great video. I appreciate the details for the what muscle to get a good mind-body connection with and how it should feel doing the movement properly. I'm glad you put an alternative as I have a band but not an Olympic bar. Cheers.
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Anniken
Good tip! I struggle with shoulderache after going into menopause, so my usuall way of training shoulderpress make them sore for days. I will try this gentle exercise to keep up mobility. Thank you!
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Good tip! I struggle with shoulderache after going into menopause, so my usuall way of training shoulderpress make them sore for days. I will try this gentle exercise to keep up mobility. Thank you!
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Marskee
Another great video, I know I sound like a broken record but you should be on a major television network lol you're information is always so helpful, and you always look amazing.
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Another great video, I know I sound like a broken record but you should be on a major television network lol you're information is always so helpful, and you always look amazing.
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Train
I'm so small that I find it hard to deal with the landmine before and after workouts. I can manage it and use it and all that. It's just set up and breakdown is difficult. Any tips?
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I'm so small that I find it hard to deal with the landmine before and after workouts. I can manage it and use it and all that. It's just set up and breakdown is difficult. Any tips?
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Rick
I get a sore lower back when overhead pressing heavy - what would be some good prehab moves to do beforehand if I don't have access to the equipment to do a landmine press?
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I get a sore lower back when overhead pressing heavy - what would be some good prehab moves to do beforehand if I don't have access to the equipment to do a landmine press?
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twisted
Thank you for sharing I do the exercise but now I do it your way I am a mega Superfit 56 Old Fart German mix Italian training in Bali cheers and stay healthy
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Thank you for sharing I do the exercise but now I do it your way I am a mega Superfit 56 Old Fart German mix Italian training in Bali cheers and stay healthy
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Jasmine
Great tips -
I just want to know why u look like leaning in the air in front of the bar? That seems like contracting ur whole body!
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Great tips -
I just want to know why u look like leaning in the air in front of the bar? That seems like contracting ur whole body!
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