Shoulder Press
7 videos
Let them know it’s going to feel a lot more like a shoulder press and leave it at positon 2!!!
Back to Back Shoulder Exercises (1/2 Kneeling Shoulder Press to Stand and BOSU High Plank Alternating Leg Lift)
Alternating Neutral Grip Push Press The whole intention of the dip is to gain a little power but the shoulder is still working a good amount. The depth of the dip is dependent on how much help the shoulder needs. If the weight is easy to moderate, the dip is shallow. The more fatigue that sets into the shoulder, the deeper the dip should get. Members should choose a weight too heavy to do multiple reps of a shoulder press. A good option would just to do an alternating explosive shoulder press.
Biceps Curl to Shoulder Press Solely in the curl we really focus on the importance of elbow position as it changes the leverage/momentum arm. Since this is a combination movement, it’s ok if the elbow moves forward of the torso since we are transitioning into a shoulder press. I follow the VVA but it is helpful to do both palms facing forward and palms rotating inwards when it comes to curls. For the shoulder press, idea palms face forward with elbow to the side. For some elbow in front of torso will help, for other palms fully facing in on a neutral grip. Last, if member are tight through the shoulders or are having a hard time bracing the core, we can always offer a staggered stance to help.
Single Leg Shoulder Press This movement is going to be a ton more challenging for members than it seems, especially with cushioned running shoes with a high stack height. Might have to remind members: balance only gets better if we work on it. Focal points matter! If they use the toe down let’s be strategic on placement and remind them to only use it as much as they need. If we use lateral raises or scaption, just keep in mind center of mass is changing and balance may be more difficult.
Seated Reciprocating Shoulder Press Reciprocating is going to require coordination and stabilization. The seated posting is going to restrict any contribution from the legs as we fatigue. As it reciprocates, it may create some space in the AC joint for some, if there is still pinching we can try neutral grip or his go to a lateral raise. It’s important for us as coaches to demo heavy so they know it should be a struggle. It doesn’t have to be your true weight but it should be heavy. It is also important that we know how to explain how to get setup for heavy safely and teach them even if they don’t need it yet.
