Tall guy Andrew
Level 4 Valued Member
Hello all,
I have a question about the overhead pressing form used in the StrongFirst Barbell curriculum.
My barbell training was done by Starting Strength certified trainers. The Starting Strength barbell press actually starts with a forward hip thrust to trigger a reaction in the kinetic chain to initially propel the bar upward, and keep the bar on a straight path without having to move your head back.
I have also read about a "strict military press" where there is no forward hip movement, and the bar is simply pushed overhead in a more diagonal line, or the head is tilted back to make way for the bar.
Which method is used in the StrongFirst curriculum, and why?
Thanks,
I have a question about the overhead pressing form used in the StrongFirst Barbell curriculum.
My barbell training was done by Starting Strength certified trainers. The Starting Strength barbell press actually starts with a forward hip thrust to trigger a reaction in the kinetic chain to initially propel the bar upward, and keep the bar on a straight path without having to move your head back.
I have also read about a "strict military press" where there is no forward hip movement, and the bar is simply pushed overhead in a more diagonal line, or the head is tilted back to make way for the bar.
Which method is used in the StrongFirst curriculum, and why?
Thanks,