5/28 Friday - Strength Movement Of The Week

TRAINING THE OVERHEAD PRESS

Westside Barbell
Fri Apr 10, 2020

When training at home or the gym, a universal standard of strength is the overhead press (OHP). This is a very common movement in strongman and implements not included (for simplicity’s sake, we’ll focus on barbell usage). Such as the strict press.

Strict Press - when the barbell is pressed overhead with only upper body strength

Main Tips We Follow/Coach:

During the Strict Press, one major cue is to keep the glutes tight. Doing so allows for a strict base, one which keeps the lifter from loosening form.

WESTSIDE SHOULDER TRAINING

WSBB Education
Tue Jan 12, 2021

Whether you are a powerlifter, a strongman, a Crossfit competitor, or an athlete, having strong and healthy shoulders is necessary to fully realize your athletic potential. Many athletes avoid heavy or strenuous shoulder exercises for a variety of reasons. Coaches and trainers often worry that heavy overhead pressing or direct shoulder work increases the likelihood of injury, fearing sports performance will decrease due to overuse of the shoulder joint.

As it goes with many fears surrounding strength training, this myth is perpetuated by those who do not fully understand barbell strength training. As a matter of fact, properly strengthening the muscles surrounding the shoulder joint will greatly reduce the likelihood of a shoulder injury, and will increase the resiliency of an athlete if injury occurs. Put simply, if you want to become the strongest lifter you can possibly be you must take your shoulder training seriously.

STANDING OVERHEAD PRESS

This is the king of all shoulder exercises and one of the most effective pressing movements you can do. It’s real simple, you grab the bar, walk out of the rack, and press the barbell overhead. We recommend overhead pressing with a neutral or close grip, using a variety of barbells

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