Shoulder Press (Exercise)

Authors
Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Setup

  • Bar in front racked position
  • Grip slightly wider than shoulder width
  • Elbows slightly in front

Action

  • Press bar in OH and return

Key points

  • Leg stay straight
  • Ribs stay down
  • Shoulders by ears at teh top
  • Knuckles up

Faults

  • Legs bend
  • Ribs flare
  • Scheduler position at the top
  • Wrist extended

Treatment Principles

  • Regressions
    • Push Press (Isometric + Eccentric)
    • Push Jerk (Isometric)
  • Midline strength
  • Scapulothoracic control

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