Lifting
Overhead Press
Related Skills
Post-requisite Skills
Videos
Learning to Press | The Starting Strength Method
Strict, Push, and Split Jerk
Videos
Learning to Press | The Starting Strength Method
How to press as taught by Mark Rippetoe in Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training. In this instructional video, you'll learn the correct positions and movement for the press. Find a Coach: https://startingstrength.org/site/coaches Starting Strength Gyms: https://www.startingstrengthgyms.com Find an affiliate: https://startingstrength.com/gyms/affiliate-gyms Become a Starting Strength Coach: https://startingstrength.com/careers Starting Strength Online Coaching: https://startingstrengthonlinecoaching.com
Strict, Push, and Split Jerk
These pressing variations are each useful for a specific purpose. To develop strength and alignment the strict press is best for overhead strength. The push press is a useful tool for application of force and speed. The jerk movements are the best way to maximally load the overhead shapes. In this video you’ll learn the difference between each and common movements faults when performing these exercises.