what assistance exercise would be recomended to help with bottom of an overhead press?....
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Lots of tricep work. My experience with strict pressing has been that the first portion of the movement (the sticky zone for a lot of people) is very dependent on tricep strength. This is also an interesting article:
http://xtort.net/increasing-your-press/
Though I don't agree with Kubik's ab work choices (except the recommendation of the ab wheel)Disclaimer: I am not a DC trainee/expert/guru/coach, anything I say is purely my opinion based on experience and research I've read
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http://xtort.net/increasing-your-press/
I'd definately agree with number 9 in this article...
Heavy dumbell's are hard to balance, and that's exactly why they improve it. Also, you get an extra range of motion in the bottom position that you don't get with a barbell...
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You prolly just need to bring your grip in a little. That will allow more shove from the bottom, and protect your shoulders better over time. The only real assistance exercises for the press are rotating between different presses, and accepting they progress very slowly.Last edited by RedSkull; 05-11-2011, 01:15 PM.PM me to discuss website/video/dvd etc. related work.
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very slow. probally the slowest for me. thanks for the replies. im gonna add seated dmbl presses as well as bring my grip in .....ive tried the grip before but may have gave up to quickOvertraining should be one of the lowest concerns. You should focus on optimal training.
-John Ceasar
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I really like using seated see saw db shoulder presses as a shoulder accessory. It allows for a wide ROM like you guys were talking about and allows for greater time under tension and an isometric phase (not necessarily useful for the first phase, but helps at lockout)M.S., B.S., B.A., CSCS, USAW
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Dumbell press and floor presses really brought up my pressing power. Also lat work, lat work and more alt work. I great suggestion I can make is doing a set of 3-10 medium grip pullups after every pressing set. really improved my over pressing power fast." Tears will get you sympathy. Sweat will get you results."
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Originally posted by RedSkull View Postare you doing them standing/seated?
Originally posted by sinister_TES View PostDumbell press and floor presses really brought up my pressing power. Also lat work, lat work and more alt work. I great suggestion I can make is doing a set of 3-10 medium grip pullups after every pressing set. really improved my over pressing power fast.Overtraining should be one of the lowest concerns. You should focus on optimal training.
-John Ceasar
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Originally posted by lhart6272 View Posti do med grip chins, maybe i just need to be patient but damn doesnt seem like my ohp wants to move:violin:" Tears will get you sympathy. Sweat will get you results."
"Losers always whine about their "best"! Winners go home and fuck the prom queen."
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Originally posted by sinister_TES View PostHave you put on any bodyweight? my lifts only start to move when the dial on my scale goes upOvertraining should be one of the lowest concerns. You should focus on optimal training.
-John Ceasar
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if you aren't already, doing all your reps from a dead stop will help that bottom part. Make sure they are dead too, if you watch a few videos on youtube people will kinda raise it an inch then lower and start the rep getting a little stretch reflex going. True dead reps are hard and definitely help that bottom part. I can usually do 3-4 more reps with the same weight "touch and go" after doing that style for a while too.PM me to discuss website/video/dvd etc. related work.
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Originally posted by RedSkull View Postif you aren't already, doing all your reps from a dead stop will help that bottom part. Make sure they are dead too, if you watch a few videos on youtube people will kinda raise it an inch then lower and start the rep getting a little stretch reflex going. True dead reps are hard and definitely help that bottom part. I can usually do 3-4 more reps with the same weight "touch and go" after doing that style for a while too.Overtraining should be one of the lowest concerns. You should focus on optimal training.
-John Ceasar
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