Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2357: The 7 Overhead Presses Everyone Should Be Doing
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Jun 13, 2024 Discover the crucial role of overhead presses in building shoulder strength and mobility. The discussion emphasizes how these movements can prevent injuries and improve quality of life, especially for older individuals. Learn about seven essential overhead presses, each with unique benefits. Techniques like the push press showcase the synergy between strength and leg drive. Personal anecdotes illustrate the innovative approaches to developing shoulder muscles. Tune in for insights on mastering overhead pressing for improved athletic performance.
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Varied Overhead Pressing for Shoulder Health
- Incorporate various overhead presses into your training routine for balanced shoulder development.
- Don't restrict presses to partial range of motion; go all the way down to the upper chest.
Loss of Overhead Mobility in Older Adults
- Sal DiStefano observed many older clients losing their ability to fully extend their arms overhead.
- This limitation significantly impacted their quality of life, highlighting the importance of training this movement.
Benefits of Overhead Pressing Beyond Strength
- Overhead pressing strengthens and stabilizes the shoulder complex, even without heavy weights.
- This is crucial because the shoulder's mobility makes it prone to instability and injury.
