No problem! Getting the barbell in position on the military press can be tricky. I'm glad my video helped you figure it out. Minimizing the distance you have to unrack the bar helps preserve your strength and protect your shoulders!
Thanks! On this variation of the seated military press, I didn't touch the top of the chest because I felt like the tension on the anterior deltoids diminished as I went below the chin. But I'm not opposed to going to the chest and typically do that on a standing overhead press. It depends on your body position and what feels best for you. As long as you're controlling the tempo, using a decent range of motion, and keeping tension on the delts, you'll see results! 👍
That's a good question. The answer really depends on your goals. A seated military press removes your leg drive and holds your back in position, so it's a little better for isolating the deltoids if your goal is muscle growth. On the other hand, a standing overhead press allows you to generate more power, which is better if your goal is strength or athleticism. You can also incorporate both into your workouts to balance strength and hypertrophy.
With the seated military press, it's important to keep the bar as close to the front of your head as possible. If the bar gets too far in front of your body, you will put unnecessary stress on your shoulder joints. On shorter upright benches, you can lean back to give the bar space to come down. However, on adjustable benches with tall backrests, you can't lean back. That's why I recommend setting it at a 75-85 degree angle. Finally, I'm wearing a hat in this video... which means I have to keep my head up to prevent the bar from hitting the bill. I hope this makes sense for you now.
Finally a great explanation with how wide elbows should be and seating placement great video
Thank you! I also noticed that grip width and arm position weren't mentioned in the existing videos. I'm glad those details were helpful!
real military press is standing and no ideal width just whatever works best
only thibg to remember us nothing moves byt your arms
Thank you so much, all the angles really helped to know the correct form !
You're welcome! I'm glad putting in the extra angles helped demonstrate the proper form.
Beautiful form 👍
Thank you
Thanks man! Been trying to figure out how to start out at the top rather than wasting energy pushing it up from spotter arms.
No problem! Getting the barbell in position on the military press can be tricky. I'm glad my video helped you figure it out. Minimizing the distance you have to unrack the bar helps preserve your strength and protect your shoulders!
nice explaination, thanks a lot
You're welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful.
I like your range of motion.. why do others recomend touching the top of the chest.. i feel like that turns it into a gulliotine press
Thanks! On this variation of the seated military press, I didn't touch the top of the chest because I felt like the tension on the anterior deltoids diminished as I went below the chin. But I'm not opposed to going to the chest and typically do that on a standing overhead press. It depends on your body position and what feels best for you. As long as you're controlling the tempo, using a decent range of motion, and keeping tension on the delts, you'll see results! 👍
Is it better to do this seated or standing?
That's a good question. The answer really depends on your goals. A seated military press removes your leg drive and holds your back in position, so it's a little better for isolating the deltoids if your goal is muscle growth. On the other hand, a standing overhead press allows you to generate more power, which is better if your goal is strength or athleticism. You can also incorporate both into your workouts to balance strength and hypertrophy.
@Nutritioneering Thanks 🙏
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Looking at the ceiling doesn't add up anythings to the exercise
With the seated military press, it's important to keep the bar as close to the front of your head as possible. If the bar gets too far in front of your body, you will put unnecessary stress on your shoulder joints. On shorter upright benches, you can lean back to give the bar space to come down. However, on adjustable benches with tall backrests, you can't lean back. That's why I recommend setting it at a 75-85 degree angle. Finally, I'm wearing a hat in this video... which means I have to keep my head up to prevent the bar from hitting the bill. I hope this makes sense for you now.
bit of a brain dead comment this. Shows you have absolutely no idea about these work outs.