: The Overhead Press is a excellent movement that is far more complex than most people realize. It requires shoulder stability/mobility, thoracic spine (see pic) stability/mobility along with a solid stable core to execute properly. If a person does not have these prerequisites there is a high risk for injury especially to the neck and shoulders.
Due to desk jobs, computers, phones and tablets our society is losing properly thoracic spine position as well as breathing mechanics.
This video demonstrates a drill I use with my clients to create mobility in the thoracic spine by creating STABILITY. The goal is not to force the movement to get a stretch but to the feel the muscles along either side of your thoracic spine "activating". Stability/strength=mobility.
The first picture shows the overhead press with improper thoracic spine position. The arms are forward and not in line with the ankle. This puts a lot of stress on the neck and shoulders. The second picture shows proper thoracic spine position and the arms in line with the ankle.
Work sets of 6-8 reps of the thoracic drill. Exhale as you extend the thoracic spine and being your chest towards the floor. Pair this with diaphragmatic (belly) breathing drills laying on the floor with your feet against a wall.
Pressing and holding something heavy over your head feels pretty damn amazing. Learn the proper mechanics and watch your strength grow.
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: The Overhead Press is a excellent movement that is far more complex than most people realize. It requires shoulder stability/mobility, thoracic spine (see pic) stability/mobility along with a solid stable core to execute properly. If a person does not have these prerequisites there is a high risk for injury especially to the neck and shoulders. Due to desk jobs, computers, phones and tablets our society is losing properly thoracic spine position as well as breathing mechanics. This video demonstrates a drill I use with my clients to create mobility in the thoracic spine by creating STABILITY. The goal is not to force the movement to get a stretch but to the feel the muscles along either side of your thoracic spine "activating". Stability/strength=mobility. The first picture shows the overhead press with improper thoracic spine position. The arms are forward and not in line with the ankle. This puts a lot of stress on the neck and shoulders. The second picture shows proper thoracic spine position and the arms in line with the ankle. Work sets of 6-8 reps of the thoracic drill. Exhale as you extend the thoracic spine and being your chest towards the floor. Pair this with diaphragmatic (belly) breathing drills laying on the floor with your feet against a wall. Pressing and holding something heavy over your head feels pretty damn amazing. Learn the proper mechanics and watch your strength grow. #girlswholift #powerlifting #liftheavy #liftheavyshit #strength #strong #ifyouregoingtodoitdoitright #thoracicspine #tspine #breath #desk jockey #overheadpress #barbell #posture #picplaypost #spine #neck #hylete #rocktape
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