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Shoulder Press Elbow Position

Explains how positioning the elbows slightly forward can improve shoulder-press comfort, range, and control.

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Probably the 100th video I’ve done on this subject! But that’s because THE ISSUE IS STILL HAPPENING! The issue? Flaring your elbows to the sides when doing a Shoulder Press. If I asked you to put something away overhead… your elbows would always, 100% of the time, be slightly in front of you. NEVER flared. So why flare out? You’re only risking injury, reducing ROM, and making the exercise feel horrible. ✅ Bring your elbows slightly in front of you when you shoulder press. It’ll feel way bette