How To Barbell Press | The Starting Strength Method

Starting Strength Coach Ray Gillenwater breaks down the technique for the press, one of the main lifts in the Starting Strength program.
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  • @100koochy100
    @100koochy1003 ай бұрын

    I've watched this multiple times and will do again and again, superb tutorial.

  • @Harry_16710
    @Harry_16710 Жыл бұрын

    Incredible coaching!👏 👏

  • @SouthOfDodge
    @SouthOfDodge3 ай бұрын

    Ive watched many, many videos on OHP and tried all the ways but the way it's taught by Starting Strength, particulraly the hip extension (to get out of the bar's way) was the missing element in my OH. No other source ive consulted until now taught it this way. I'm genuinly amazed by the simple brilliance of this technique and it's effect on my OHP. Amazing stuff.

  • @scott8146
    @scott8146 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, that was an excellent presentation.

  • @keatonsstrengthtraining
    @keatonsstrengthtraining Жыл бұрын

    Great video - very informative. Going to start incorporating the overhead press in my training. Thanks!

  • @keenankelley7859
    @keenankelley7859 Жыл бұрын

    Great teacher!

  • @KatieSmith-st9hi
    @KatieSmith-st9hiАй бұрын

    Great explanation and coaching. Love the Starting Strength method…and my coach (John) is the bomb!!! 💣💪🏻🔥

  • @monky8975
    @monky89756 ай бұрын

    6:45 pressing 200lbs in a year is a crazy milestone. I've been lifting for about 14 months and while I haven't stayed the most consistent I'm still at a 155lb press. I don't think unless I had perfect sleep, training, diet, and I stayed perfectly consistent I would have a 200lb press. I don't see myself doing it for at least another year.

  • @jdthomason705

    @jdthomason705

    4 ай бұрын

    The secret to continuing to drive progress on the Press is to move to 2.5lb jumps- get some 1.25lb plates and continue...

  • @donaldkasper8346

    @donaldkasper8346

    17 күн бұрын

    To me an overhead press is a bench press. With that, at one year point, my bench is 205 lbs. Because I bench, I haven't gotten into overhead press since when I am at the racks I am deadlifting at 275 lbs which is quite tiring. In the same way, deadlift is a squat, just opposing starting positions.

  • @TheKposs
    @TheKposs Жыл бұрын

    Still in my NLP, Ive watched several videos on the press…this one is by far the best and most straightforward. Picked up things that I haven’t really understood in the other videos. Thanks Ray!

  • @DavidSinclair

    @DavidSinclair

    Жыл бұрын

    This is a lot closer to the way it is taught in the seminar - strict first, then with the hips/bounce

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure 🍻

  • @bryanutility9609

    @bryanutility9609

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DavidSinclair I’d rather just do a push press. It’s safer for lower back and gets the weight off my shoulders less shear on front delts.

  • @Francesco-cj3oi

    @Francesco-cj3oi

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bryanutility9609 how do you apply "shear" to your front delts?

  • @bryanutility9609

    @bryanutility9609

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Francesco-cj3oi when the weight gets too heavy the delts can’t easily lift the weight from zero. There’s a pulling dragging grinding sensation. Anyone can feel this when it gets very heavy. Perhaps it’s not shearing exactly but whatever it is, isn’t healthy to the joint. Just half an inch up off the bottom feels less painful and gets the majority of the range of motion. Hence the hip bump or push to get it off the bottom. Please describe the issue more accurately 🙏

  • @fixdown5561
    @fixdown55616 ай бұрын

    Good video this video helps me for my first strongman competition

  • @Julle83
    @Julle83 Жыл бұрын

    Been looking for a video that clearly explains the reasoning behind the hip bounce. Thank you!

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome 🍻

  • @Francesco-cj3oi

    @Francesco-cj3oi

    Жыл бұрын

    Every press tutorial on the SS channel will do that, but better late than never 😅

  • @Julle83

    @Julle83

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s also possible that I’m a bit daft

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Julle83 you get a pass for saying something positive on the internet

  • @kushalbansal1888
    @kushalbansal1888 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you both!

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    🍻

  • @kushalbansal1888

    @kushalbansal1888

    Жыл бұрын

    @@xmoogoox please can you make a video on how to bench press with correct body postures explaining the movements.

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kushalbansal1888 Yes sir, coming soon

  • @bansheesfather3778
    @bansheesfather3778 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, it was explained so well.

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated 🍻

  • @yalndemirci5705
    @yalndemirci5705 Жыл бұрын

    Very good video thank u

  • @jayzesx
    @jayzesx Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, this was great.

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    🍻

  • @theironforce3000
    @theironforce3000 Жыл бұрын

    Great tips. No mention on the usage of push press . When / how and if acceptable to use.

  • @xyzct
    @xyzct3 ай бұрын

    For you fellow lifters who, like me, are a bit tight in the shoulder and in thoracic extension, doing an extra set or two with the empty bar to work on making the bar traveling backwards instead of straight up, and on the really focusing on the final shrug, is very helpful.

  • @waynenoll1967
    @waynenoll1967 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve had rotator cuff surgery on both shoulders in the past, and sometimes have a twinge the next day after maxing out on the press. At my age, a 200 pound press might not be possible, but I am working on on getting heavier. At 5’10” and 200 lbs, my best press was around 150, a couple of years ago before the surgery on my right shoulder. Thanks for the informative video

  • @PatrickStar19872

    @PatrickStar19872

    8 ай бұрын

    You don't need to be pressing 200 over your fucking shoulders, jesus.

  • @user-yw8hs8sv9p

    @user-yw8hs8sv9p

    14 күн бұрын

    It’s the Barbell that is causing your pain due to its unorthodox bar path. Use Dumbbells problem solved and build more stability and balance in your shoulders

  • @ryandavidhartman
    @ryandavidhartman Жыл бұрын

    I'll admit a 200LB press seems pretty far away from where I'm at currently, but I'll keep at it. Thanks for the video at the great tips. Go SS Boise!

  • @craftingodst3400

    @craftingodst3400

    Жыл бұрын

    Pretty far away for 99% of people

  • @simohayha6031

    @simohayha6031

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@The Secular Atheist people should just aim for a bodyweight OHP. That's strong for anyone.

  • @Winterascent

    @Winterascent

    3 ай бұрын

    @@simohayha6031 I am at 80 lbs and would be good with 100, and very impressed if I got to 120. I weigh 165.

  • @raghavgaurav1
    @raghavgaurav1 Жыл бұрын

    Respected coach 🙏🏻 Is this exercise for all three heads of shoulder?

  • @discipleex4589
    @discipleex4589 Жыл бұрын

    He's in balance, new balance!

  • @mattb8135
    @mattb8135 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video Ray! I really wish I lived in or close to Boise to train with you! I could use a coach. For reference, I live in central Kentucky, 3ish hours from any SS gym.

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    Next time you're in town, feel free to stop by the gym

  • @sfmedic100
    @sfmedic100 Жыл бұрын

    Do you guys have a starting strength video training or just the KZread channel videos?

  • @strongforlife_uk
    @strongforlife_uk Жыл бұрын

    Love it. Clear, concise, and all makes perfect sense. For the target numbers you mention (100lbs press for females and 200lbs for males), what reps/sets is this related to? Thanks, keep up the great work

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    It's a good goal to hit a single at 200/100 - if you can do that, you're strong

  • @strongforlife_uk

    @strongforlife_uk

    Жыл бұрын

    @@xmoogoox Thanks Ray. Appreciate your answer

  • @doyourownresearch7297

    @doyourownresearch7297

    3 ай бұрын

    @@xmoogoox 200 is super strong.

  • @digitaltrip420
    @digitaltrip420 Жыл бұрын

    Started pressing. It hard as hell. I'm going to get good at this.

  • @eddybax1
    @eddybax1 Жыл бұрын

    How did you know I am training shoulders today!!?????

  • @jkuper221
    @jkuper22111 ай бұрын

    Guys, if you can afford it, hire an SSC in person or online and do it before you start (ideally) so you can have the coaching for your NLP up through into your intermediate stage. I cannot say enough good things about SS. I tell everyone I know if we talk about gym/health/similar. It's just a shame that most won't heed the advice!

  • @boriken395pr
    @boriken395pr11 ай бұрын

    4:10...like the The three amigos Salute, the only thing missing there Is the..."Juack!" sound😂😁

  • @jorgecabrera1830
    @jorgecabrera18307 ай бұрын

    God Job!

  • @ijustwannabeadrummer
    @ijustwannabeadrummer11 күн бұрын

    I love to barbell press that 2.0 hip press is going to be something I have to get used to. My arthritis doesn't like that hip movement right now lol. Currently at 115 a few times, 85 pounds to go! I'm going to leave this here for reference :D

  • @marcolapegna3504
    @marcolapegna3504 Жыл бұрын

    So, how many people have you trained that got a 200 press after a year? I've only seen one guy live doing a 200 press.

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    Very few in a year or less. The average guy will take longer than a year. Everyone would go faster if they'd dial in technique, programming, food, and avoid skipping workouts.

  • @mikebazan1

    @mikebazan1

    10 ай бұрын

    After 1 year I was at 205. I was 5’8” 220 or so. To get from 205 to 226 (where I am now, took another year lol) @marcolapegna3504

  • @crasnicul3371

    @crasnicul3371

    9 ай бұрын

    lmao im at 190 now and I started going to the gym in september last year, so its entirely possible

  • @marcolapegna3504

    @marcolapegna3504

    9 ай бұрын

    @@crasnicul3371 Entirely, pretty easy actually.

  • @tylerprudhomme

    @tylerprudhomme

    8 ай бұрын

    Depends where you start out and your individual biomechanics ( taller/long limbs = brutal ROM). An athletic manlet with short limbs can hit 200 in a year no prob. A tall long limbed skinny dude that started at 135lb body weight, nah. Maybe if he's insanely dedicated and has great genetics. But a 200/225 pres is rare irl. Online everyone can lift that apparently, but in a normal comercial gym you barely see it. Maybe 1/100 if that

  • @garyf5053
    @garyf50536 ай бұрын

    How do you factor height and weight into the 200 lbs goal? I’m 5’5” 140 lbs

  • @Tonito600
    @Tonito6007 ай бұрын

    Is the hip movement necessary? I’m having issues with my knees bending when my hips reach forward, and also I’ve had low back pain as well.

  • @blatherama
    @blatherama Жыл бұрын

    Would love to see a video on the final press position. For example, in what position is the back? I'm 56 and have tight shoulders and to put the bar behind my head in correct position makes me feel my back is over arched. If I keep my back tight, the bar is out in front of me.

  • @Hast91

    @Hast91

    Жыл бұрын

    What's most important is the bar relative to the shoulders, the head is in neutral anatomical position. Bar should be stacked upon the shoulder joint, upon the hip joint which alignes with the mid foot. Shrugging the bar in top position is is necessary for the whole alignment. For some people hyper extention of thoracal might be a confusion of the shrugged lockout position. Some older/injured people might have calcified bones that makes full alignment impossible. Try hanging from a bar and see if you can get in position simulating the lockout in the press. If you can't maybe you get some feed back from tight musculature that you can loosen up to get you into position. Continue to try the excercise with full focus on the lockout, it will loosen up.

  • @DavidSinclair

    @DavidSinclair

    Жыл бұрын

    The final locked out position should have your shoulders in-line with your ears - this should ensure your back is also aligned correctly.

  • @Francesco-cj3oi

    @Francesco-cj3oi

    Жыл бұрын

    Bar is ALWAYS over the mid foot, have someone look at you and coach you on that or record a bunch of videos of yourself and watch them. Or you can simply put the empty barbell overhead and move it forward and backwards until your realize when it's over the mid-foot

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    Feel free to post a from check video on the forum

  • @OneSillyWanker
    @OneSillyWanker6 ай бұрын

    "He's in balance." Not just any balance, he's in New Balance.

  • @danrcockerham
    @danrcockerham Жыл бұрын

    What is your opinion on trap bar deadlifts, as opposed to the straight bar version?????

  • @robertlevy4613

    @robertlevy4613

    Жыл бұрын

    They have a video on this, you should watch it

  • @LordoftheSith

    @LordoftheSith

    Жыл бұрын

    @@robertlevy4613 i suspect he knows and is fishing for a troll thread

  • @danrcockerham

    @danrcockerham

    Жыл бұрын

    @@robertlevy4613 Thanks...I just found and watched it.

  • @ElBoyoElectronico
    @ElBoyoElectronico Жыл бұрын

    I love the press as a movement. My big problem is that I always get brutal tension headaches the next day. I don’t know what I am doing wrong tbh.

  • @lb3598

    @lb3598

    Жыл бұрын

    I had some issues with the press in the past. In my case it was supertight neck muscles with tension headaches following. It was because of incorrect bar path. If the bar is not moving in a perfect straight line, but instead slightly forward, the neck muscles have to compensate and get overused quickly.

  • @ElBoyoElectronico

    @ElBoyoElectronico

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lb3598 You might be on to something here. I recorded myself doing presses and I noticed that my head was really going out of the way of the bar and my bar path was - although only very slightly - leaning a bit forward. Also I am currently working on keeping my shoulders packed while doing presses, whereas I used to really engage my neck and pull my shoulders up when finishing the lift. I will definitely try to keep a more straight bar path. Thank you!

  • @gregorymccoy6797
    @gregorymccoy6797 Жыл бұрын

    I really need to get the hip movement down. All my press movements end up strict presses. Something to practice for sure.

  • @eriko184
    @eriko184 Жыл бұрын

    If possible, would you please comment on the breathing for the OHP? I am working on a big breath in (big chest, full lungs) before pressing with no exhalation at lockout. Exhalation is at the return position - is this in line with your practice? EPO

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    Correct, yep.

  • @glumberty1

    @glumberty1

    Жыл бұрын

    I've had more success breathing at the top with my arms fully extended over my head. The reason for that is because when I'm at starting position, the weight compresses my chest and I'm not able to fill my lungs with as much air as I otherwise could.

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    @@glumberty1 make sure the bar is floating over your chest in the bottom position

  • @Blessed2354
    @Blessed23548 ай бұрын

    How many inches between index should it be?

  • @michaelphasey-sharp9457
    @michaelphasey-sharp9457 Жыл бұрын

    Yo great vid, however my lower back is sore especially on my higher reps and weights. How can I stop this happening

  • @baronmeduse

    @baronmeduse

    8 ай бұрын

    By doing seated barbell press instead.

  • @sdvanheerden9737
    @sdvanheerden9737 Жыл бұрын

    What is the reason for the shrug at the end of the movement

  • @Francesco-cj3oi

    @Francesco-cj3oi

    Жыл бұрын

    The elevation of the scapula by the traps involves more muscle mass and stabilizes the arms and therefore the barbell overhead

  • @baronmeduse

    @baronmeduse

    8 ай бұрын

    @@Francesco-cj3oi Except it completely destabilises the shoulder girdle. Pretty idiotic really.

  • @kdk200
    @kdk200 Жыл бұрын

    I’m 190lbs and stuck at 70lb press. I’m on my 4th attempt at 75. Last workout I did 70x5 and some front and lateral raises after. I still can’t do 75 for more than one set of 5.. I’m gaining weight and other lifts are going up

  • @bobfridge2868

    @bobfridge2868

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi. I'm about 150 pounds and my press is at 125 pounds for 5 reps. One approach I learnt from a Starting Strength coach is to always ensure you keep the frequency and volume but always try to increase the intensity. One approach is if u can only do 3-4 reps at 75 lbs, just make sure you do as many sets as possible to get to 15 total reps in that session. Next session you might try to get 4-5 reps for every set at 75 lbs. Key is always get your 15 total reps. Try not to take off weight unless it's your technique that's the problem. I don't know what really is the problem. It may be various things. But one thing u can do is never cut your total volume short and always train the press 3 times every 2 weeks as prescribed in the Starting Strength programme. You may want to cut all that accessory work you're doing and see if you improve. Even if you only could make triples and doubles at 80 pounds, try and get your 15 total reps and try to increase reps for each set, then up the weight. So if it's 80 lbs 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 1 next session try to get at least 4 reps in your first 2-3 sets. This is just my advice. I'm still a novice like you. I've been running starting strength NLP for 5 months .

  • @dasdguy7606

    @dasdguy7606

    8 ай бұрын

    Just because you're not pressing 200lb doesn't mean you're not gleaning benefit from strength training. Keep doing what you're doing.

  • @tylerprudhomme

    @tylerprudhomme

    8 ай бұрын

    A lot depends on how tall you are/your limbs are = increased ROM. I'm 6'3 with long arms, so I have to push the weight up high. I've been stuck at 90kg for 3 months now, I hope I can finally hit 100kg/220lbs but I'm not sure tbh. Might be were I strike out

  • @khmak9387
    @khmak9387 Жыл бұрын

    I seem to lack the elbow (?) flexibility to properly rack the bar on my upper chest. Any ways to work on that?

  • @alemarba

    @alemarba

    Жыл бұрын

    There is not really special flexibility involve with this natural movement. If you are actually having problem with setting your elbows in position and it is not caused by a grip that is either too wide or too narrow to begin with, you need to stretch your arms / elbows a little before starting. I have learned on personal experience that doing 2 sets of Lat pulls before I start my daily routing does wonder to stretch both your shoulder as wells as the elbows. Just remember to use around 50-60% of your Lat pull max, no more than that, as it is just for the stretch / blood flow and really pull to max.

  • @khmak9387

    @khmak9387

    Жыл бұрын

    @@alemarba I can rack it better with a wide grip, but then that is less ideal for the actual pressing movement. I only have access to a limited family gym where there is no weightlifting platform and the barbell is used for bench pressing. I have seen a video of Klokov teaching some racking stretches, but have trouble understanding his Russian accent 😁

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    Don't rack the bar on your upper chest! It will be floating above your chest.

  • @khmak9387

    @khmak9387

    Жыл бұрын

    @@xmoogoox That's what I do now with light weights. Is it not racked on the chest when lifting heavy? I assume that's what "racking" means.

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    @@khmak9387 correct, the bar should always be floating above your chest for the Press, even when it's heavy.

  • @bragiodinsen4604
    @bragiodinsen46048 ай бұрын

    gomad 1 year straight for 200lb press, got it.

  • @sezayt
    @sezayt8 ай бұрын

    Show a video with 250lbs or so and 5x. Im on 264lbs and its hard to do 5x and go up 2,5lbs every session. I can only do 5x1 or 3x2. 1x5 is to hard or i cant go up in months 4day texas split from andy barker here 5"10" 260lbs 38y

  • @Ephesians-de7dp
    @Ephesians-de7dp Жыл бұрын

    Pressed 150 today, omw to 200

  • @dutch4066
    @dutch4066 Жыл бұрын

    So the press with heeled shoe or flat shoe?

  • @portman8909

    @portman8909

    Жыл бұрын

    Everything should be done with flat shoe.

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    Everything should be done with weightlifting shoes

  • @CankleCankle

    @CankleCankle

    Жыл бұрын

    Everything should be done in sandals

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CankleCankle weightlifting sandals

  • @Cairn_August
    @Cairn_August Жыл бұрын

    im very mobile and have a big chest is it ok if i tip the chest?

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    What do you mean by tip?

  • @Cairn_August

    @Cairn_August

    Жыл бұрын

    @@xmoogoox slightly touch it and bounce a bit.

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Cairn_August ideally the bar will not come into contact with your chest. If it does, be careful not to turn it into a push press.

  • @charlessavoie2367
    @charlessavoie23675 ай бұрын

    Do search for Bob Simpson Knoxville Tennessee power rack "I drove 690 almost to arms length" and used up to 800 pounds (claims---not my story). Full range 551 claimed.

  • @SupervisorMartinez
    @SupervisorMartinez Жыл бұрын

    We all know the 3 Amigos finishing move 4:35

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    ⚔️

  • @qewr4231
    @qewr42317 ай бұрын

    I prefer seated behind neck presses instead. Built up my bench press more than the standing press.

  • @Ratiug163
    @Ratiug1639 ай бұрын

    Why shrug?

  • @user-yw8hs8sv9p
    @user-yw8hs8sv9p14 күн бұрын

    Standing press is an excellent exercise. Unfortunately the barbell put your shoulders is a unorthodox position..Dumbbells are far Superior than a Barbell for Standing Overhead Press

  • @inspectorfunk
    @inspectorfunk2 ай бұрын

    currently at 125 pounds......75 more to go

  • @wakeupwitnesses1954
    @wakeupwitnesses195411 ай бұрын

    I just dont understand the form on some of the SS lifts. For example, if OHP is a "natural movement", why would you change the form by shrugging at the top? When else in any motion in life do you shrug when lifting something overhead?

  • @Tumpz

    @Tumpz

    10 ай бұрын

    They do it on overhead press to make impingement pretty much impossible. But I agree, to me it doesn't feel natural either.

  • @wakeupwitnesses1954

    @wakeupwitnesses1954

    9 ай бұрын

    Exactly lol. If it is natural to shrug at the top of the overhead press, we should also be doing a doing the equivalent during bench press (serratus punch).

  • @baronmeduse

    @baronmeduse

    8 ай бұрын

    And I would have thought shrugging would reduce stability in the shoulders.

  • @snipersas
    @snipersas Жыл бұрын

    200 pound press man, fuck.

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    You can do it. Don't miss training. Press 2-3x per week once you finish LP.

  • @do_odman

    @do_odman

    Жыл бұрын

    Cultivate mass, bruh

  • @captainobvious2435

    @captainobvious2435

    Жыл бұрын

    For a set of 10

  • @Smarglenargle
    @Smarglenargle8 ай бұрын

    Hmmm 200 pound press. I didn't realize I sucked that much. I think I can do 1 rep of 195.

  • @kqh123
    @kqh123 Жыл бұрын

    Was the homie pressing 225 for 5?

  • @TheHaiku2
    @TheHaiku2 Жыл бұрын

    I noticed that you forgot to make sure that his toes were in front of his heels. That needs to always be checked for in every movement.

  • @robertlevy4613

    @robertlevy4613

    Жыл бұрын

    Uhhh….aren’t your toes always in front of your heels?

  • @do_odman

    @do_odman

    Жыл бұрын

    @@robertlevy4613 doesn't hurt to check, kekw

  • @alb1618

    @alb1618

    Жыл бұрын

    Ha!

  • @rogerroosterthepickychicks3035
    @rogerroosterthepickychicks30353 ай бұрын

    The less time you have trained it may take longer. Tendons and muscles have to get stronger..

  • @jcmclovin77388
    @jcmclovin773884 ай бұрын

    great video, but I would not be wearing cushy spongey shoes

  • @radreynolds8978
    @radreynolds8978 Жыл бұрын

    Press 2.0 is nonsense. You can get a straight enough bar path by just moving the head back and pressing close to your face, without having to do a circus number of momentum in the bottom. If all that mattered were the absolute load, I would just push press or jerk the weight. Strict press is where it's at and always have been.

  • @wakeupwitnesses1954

    @wakeupwitnesses1954

    9 ай бұрын

    Agree. Why not just push press.

  • @thefox1703
    @thefox1703 Жыл бұрын

    What should the lifting goal of a healthy 65 years old man who has never strength trained before? I'm 6' 2" and my weight is 255 lbs.

  • @vuavu

    @vuavu

    Жыл бұрын

    Lifting weights

  • @thefox1703

    @thefox1703

    Жыл бұрын

    @@vuavu Let me restate my question. In the context of the shoulder press how much should a man, with the parameters I have stated, set as a goal to be able to lift?

  • @vuavu

    @vuavu

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thefox1703 work up to pressing the bar, then add 5# at a time until it gets too heavy for solid technique. Then go home and two days later press just under that weight for 5 sets of 3 repetitions. Then add 5# the next time and do the same

  • @thefox1703

    @thefox1703

    Жыл бұрын

    @@vuavu You still have not answered my question. In the video the trainer stated a man should be able to press 200 lbs.. This statement was made without qualification. This maybe a reasonable target for someone in their teens or early twenties. I want to know what would be a reasonable lift for a master athlete?

  • @vuavu

    @vuavu

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thefox1703 I was very proud of myself when I finally worked up to 135# after a couple months and I'm 31yo and started training 6 months ago, and up to pressing 170# for sets now. I don't know what strength standards are for your age group but I think eventually pressing your body weight is a solid ultimate goal to set. Unfortunately I'm very far away from that. I'm no expert though so take my advice with salt sir

  • @cilo902
    @cilo902 Жыл бұрын

    Can’t locking your knees cause you to pass out? Great vid either way

  • @Francesco-cj3oi

    @Francesco-cj3oi

    Жыл бұрын

    How are your knees connected to your cardio-respiratory system?

  • @do_odman

    @do_odman

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Francesco-cj3oi by veins prolly.

  • @karimkamel4295
    @karimkamel4295 Жыл бұрын

    i thought this was supposed to be a thumbless grip movement

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    That's called the "suicide grip" for good reason

  • @iskiiwizz536
    @iskiiwizz536 Жыл бұрын

    Guys I'm 1m93 for 72kg (158lbs), I'm pretty thin and I really have a hard time integrating that I have to eat more. I don't really know anything about nutrition but I know that I need to eat more. If anyone can give me a video or a website to help me understand how it works. I especially have trouble with meals, a site or video with "meals plans" would be really good. I've watched too many videos that talk about bulking with all different meals. I tried for several weeks to make the same breakfast: 100-60g of oats 300 ml milk 30g peanut butter 1 banana I feel like crap after drinking it lol... Need help

  • @alemarba

    @alemarba

    Жыл бұрын

    You certainly need to add muscle / protein to your frame. A very simple hack I use on my train days, is taking 2 shakes of whey isolate on training day. Take 1 at least 2 hours before training and 1 immediately after training is finished. Just keep it low carb, that means get flavorless isolate solution (like 25 grams of protein) and half the measure to prepare 16 onces of Gatorate powder for some taste and carbs. Here in an example of my training day meal plan. I start my morning with 2 eggs + 1/4 coup egg white mixed together with cayenne pepper and green sauce. Then add one slice of bread and some peanut butter or mermelade. Then have a normal lunch around 12-1, whatever is available at work cafeteria, try to keep clean, but nothing crazy, ensure some greens. Then around 3 p.m. have my shake. At 5:30 I leave the office and do my training, takes normally 1:30 hours, and then have my post work out.

  • @usmanmohammad7417

    @usmanmohammad7417

    Жыл бұрын

    Try peanuts

  • @Francesco-cj3oi

    @Francesco-cj3oi

    Жыл бұрын

    First of all, you need to learn to love food. Skinny people usually have a list of foods they don't eat for very stupid reasons. Decondition your brain by looking at people like Ray (the coach in the video) who was a skinny bug of a man and is now a fully formed human. Eat anything man, you are incredibly underweight, if you DO THE PROGRAM as it is written in the blue book ( you can look that up) and eat 4000kcal EVERY DAY, your skinny days will be behind you faster than you can say GOMAD

  • @Francesco-cj3oi

    @Francesco-cj3oi

    Жыл бұрын

    If you don't train it will be impossible to gain weight. You need to stress your body in a way that it's going to demand food from you

  • @Destroyyyahhhhh21
    @Destroyyyahhhhh217 ай бұрын

    Would not bother trying 200 standing, way to risky on the low back. Seated however is a much better option when going heavy. Speaking of which why are they leaning back (essentially putting all the weight on the low back) for momentum to press up? This is just a recipe for a back injury

  • @montuckyman4982

    @montuckyman4982

    4 ай бұрын

    Seated is absolutely NOT better for the back! 😂

  • @Destroyyyahhhhh21

    @Destroyyyahhhhh21

    4 ай бұрын

    @@montuckyman4982 how do you figure?

  • @nicholaschacon7785
    @nicholaschacon77858 ай бұрын

    Al the ladies so fine especially Kat from Russia😊

  • @MyMy-tv7fd
    @MyMy-tv7fd Жыл бұрын

    for a moment there we were right into The Rocky Horror Show

  • @portman8909
    @portman8909 Жыл бұрын

    Ok so my goal would be a 100 pound press since I'm built like a woman.

  • @alemarba

    @alemarba

    Жыл бұрын

    LOL, that joke put a nice smile on my face. If you consider that a good olympic bar is already 45 pounds, 100 pounds is just on 1x25 + 1x2 1/2 plates each side. So, no matter how "girly girl" you are built, I am pretty sure you can at least target 80% of your own body weight.

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    How tall are you? Bodyweight?

  • @portman8909

    @portman8909

    Жыл бұрын

    @@xmoogoox 5'11" 160 pounds.

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    @@portman8909 I'm 6'2" and started at 168lbs. You can do it. Gallon of whole milk a day!

  • @portman8909

    @portman8909

    Жыл бұрын

    @@xmoogoox That's quite some progress! I'm on my way up slowly but surely. Ever since implementing greek yoghurts for breakfast that helped me go from 120 to the current 160. Now having granola as an after workout meal to push to 180. Once I reach that I'll probably add in a mass gainer to get 190 or 200 pounds as end goal.

  • @MyMy-tv7fd
    @MyMy-tv7fd Жыл бұрын

    but the French press makes better coffee

  • @rg3412
    @rg3412 Жыл бұрын

    Such a technical and misunderstood lift.

  • @andeshawtefalet4890
    @andeshawtefalet48905 ай бұрын

    shame on you john🤣

  • @thesauce669
    @thesauce6694 ай бұрын

    Guys are weeaaak. 225 is lightweight

  • @basse9914
    @basse99142 ай бұрын

    The guy on the wall isn't using his hips, and his starting form is a disaster.

  • @malchir4036
    @malchir4036 Жыл бұрын

    Grip too narrow(you can literally see him struggling during the initial fase of the lift because of it, your shoulders are a rotating joint, you're not just extending your elbows), shoulder blades aren't pulled back before the press because this stupid idea that it shouldn't rest on the upper chest, and no, you don't shrug at the end of the press, in the same sense you don't push your shoulders forwards at the end of a bench. You're completely destabilizing your base.

  • @Francesco-cj3oi

    @Francesco-cj3oi

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, so much ignorance in only one comment. Did you really just compare pressing a bar vertically over head while standing up to pushing a bar away from you while laying on a bench? You want your scapulae to be locked while you are rotating your shoulders? So you WANT an impingement? I hope you don't try to coach anyone with this nonsense and get them hurt. Stick to the bench or learn something

  • @malchir4036

    @malchir4036

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Francesco-cj3oi "Did you really just compare pressing a bar vertically over head while standing up to pushing a bar away from you while laying on a bench?" Yes, because it's the same coif you're stressing needlessly. You will never, ever see a professional strongman shrug the weight during a loglift for the exact reason. The base stays down and tight. "I hope you don't try to coach anyone with this nonsense and get them hurt. Stick to the bench or learn something" Or don't follow this guy like a cult and look at actual professional athletes.

  • @skandalbanker

    @skandalbanker

    Жыл бұрын

    "stupid idea that it shouldn't rest on the upper chest" - Depends on your arm legth, especially forearm. Hey, i'm posting intelligent stuff, why you're deleting me?

  • @malchir4036

    @malchir4036

    Жыл бұрын

    @@skandalbanker No, if it doesn't rest on the upper chest, your grip is probably too narrow and/or your shoulder flexibility needs work. Once again, look at the professional athletes. Look up a strongman doing overhead presses, look at the grip. Here's, I'll help you, Brian Shaw saying exactly what I'm saying. kzread.info/dash/bejne/laaFsZiBpKudc5c.html

  • @j2shoes288
    @j2shoes2883 ай бұрын

    I guess I must be a woman then!

  • @JoeDurepos
    @JoeDurepos3 ай бұрын

    Dude touching trainee for no apparent reason other than just to do it.

  • @bryanutility9609
    @bryanutility9609 Жыл бұрын

    Using hips like that throws out my back. I don’t need to be a bloat maxxer like those in this video.

  • @xmoogoox

    @xmoogoox

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea look at these tubs of lard

  • @do_odman

    @do_odman

    Жыл бұрын

    how unfortunate for your wife.

  • @gpeterspeter
    @gpeterspeter8 ай бұрын

    That is not right 😂and this looks like a comedy

  • @prideneverdies1001
    @prideneverdies1001 Жыл бұрын

    I don't like this coach

  • @stephenclark8844
    @stephenclark88446 ай бұрын

    Not racking the bar Horrible