I wanted to do either smith machine shoulder presses or regular military presses as an alternative to dumbell presses. How far should I lower the bar when doing these. Thanks.
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08-04-2003, 02:49 PM #1
alternative to dumbell shoulder press
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08-04-2003, 02:58 PM #2Heartagram
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Go with barbell Military press. Some people like to lower the bar to their chin, some people like to lower it to right above their chest. I go to a little bit lower than my chin when using a barbell...
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08-04-2003, 07:34 PM #3God is Greater
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or behind the neck press is my personal favorite for shoulders (if you can handle it), the tendency with military press is to slant your back to work the upper pecs and lift heavier, but I know everyone will jump on me for that oneOriginally posted by BigTraps
Go with barbell Military press. Some people like to lower the bar to their chin, some people like to lower it to right above their chest. I go to a little bit lower than my chin when using a barbell...
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08-04-2003, 08:57 PM #4Registered User
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I have a natural tendency to lean backwards when I do standing military presses. As a result, I have to make a conscious effort to keep myself standing as straight as possible. And this is actually a good thing, as it forces me to concentrate on form.
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08-04-2003, 09:19 PM #5Train smarter not harder
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military; as low as you're comfortable going (take an empty bar and see; different people are comfortable at different depths)
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08-04-2003, 11:39 PM #6Lateral Raise Promoter
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Actually I agree with you man. I love Behind the Neck Press. I don't think there's a problem with it if you use good form.Originally posted by SYRIANKID
or behind the neck press is my personal favorite for shoulders (if you can handle it), the tendency with military press is to slant your back to work the upper pecs and lift heavier, but I know everyone will jump on me for that one
check this sonofabitch, he only has a spotter behind him! not even a place to rack the bar, wow
I only go down to where Nasser is in that pic, just to be safe.
I personally think upright rows are harder on the joints but thats just me.
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08-05-2003, 02:58 AM #7eating pudding...
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rofl, wtf is nasser wearing?Originally posted by SYRIANKID
check this sonofabitch, he only has a spotter behind him! not even a place to rack the bar, wow
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08-05-2003, 06:58 AM #8Former 130 lb skinnyboy!
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I`d say both bb and db presses are effective , use the most confiortable one for you and go down for a full strech at the bottom , half press is no press at all .........
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08-05-2003, 07:32 AM #9
Ya I ended up going with the millitary presses to the front and brought them down to my chin. I separated my shoulder last year by going too heavy with weights so I've tried to watch my form on shoulder presses. Anyway, the presses went well, felt it more on one side on the first one, but had better concentration on the last two sets and evened them out. Thanks for the advice.
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08-05-2003, 07:33 AM #10Registered User
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The weight he is using for his behind the neck press is way more than what I can bench.Originally posted by SYRIANKID
or behind the neck press is my personal favorite for shoulders (if you can handle it), the tendency with military press is to slant your back to work the upper pecs and lift heavier, but I know everyone will jump on me for that one
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