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K cool just making sure. ThanksChest up.
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K cool just making sure. ThanksChest up.
Boom!! F**k yeah buddy, congrats! Love that you said it's only the beginning too, it'll be a great motivator moving forward and on to Neb v3. For now, reward yourself with something hahaThis just happened...
Assuming I don't drink a ton of water overnight, I think I'm where I need to be, and I can't thank you all enough for the guidance and support to make it possible. Truly, you all mean the world to me, and we've only just begun.
Just so I understand, when was the "chest up" part happening? Before the press as you're grasping the bar?K cool just making sure. Thanks
I'll be doing some later so I'll come back in to confirm but I feel like right before I actually press up, my chest points up a little bit. Am I trying to help it up in a bad way or something? I look forwardsJust so I understand, when was the "chest up" part happening? Before the press as you're grasping the bar?
I like using a hip bump forward and actively using the recoil to help push the bar up. This is not the same thing as leaning back. From the bottom of the press, flex and tighten your abs and quads. From there, against the tension, push your hips forward as fast and far as you can. Then very quickly feel the rebound back from that bump. That rebound should make the bar jump. Feel that jump and push up and pull your hips back (or head under the bar, both sensations will do the samething). There is going to be a little lean back. If you're noticing this lean back, actively pull your hips back. Remember, the press is completed with you're standing straight up with the weight locked out and shrugged up above the shoulder joint, not just above your head.I'll be doing some later so I'll come back in to confirm but I feel like right before I actually press up, my chest points up a little bit. Am I trying to help it up in a bad way or something? I look forwards
K ill try that. Could just be mental and I think I'm leaning back more than I am, my presses feel pretty good.I like using a hip bump forward and actively using the recoil to help push the bar up. This is not the same thing as leaning back. From the bottom of the press, flex ajd tighten your abs and quads. From there, against the tension, push your hips forward as fast and far as you can. Then very quickly feel the rebound back from that bump. That rebound should make the bar jump. Feel that jump and push up and pull your hips back (or head under the bar, both sensations will do the samething). There is going to be a little lean back. If you're noticing this lean back, actively pull your hips back. Remember, the press is completed with you're standing straight up with the weight locked out and shrugged up above the shoulder joint, not just above your head.
Your body will naturally balance the bar. The slower you rebound from the bump, the more you will lean back. It's a fast motion.K ill try that. Could just be mental and I think I'm leaning back more than I am, my presses feel pretty good.
The bump and rebound in the press is the move I struggle with the most of all the lifts, which I think is why I struggle the most with presses.Your body will naturally balance the bar. The slower you rebound from the bump, the more you will lean back. It's a fast motion.
Tighten your quads and abs when you do it. Keep them as tight as you can get them. That tightness makes the rebound more prevelantThe bump and rebound in the press is the move I struggle with the most of all the lifts, which I think is why I struggle the most with presses.
I try that, but I think it might be a timing thing or a coordination thing where I bump but don't press at the right point so don't get the benefit of the bump. Look forward to the video.Tighten your quads and abs when you do it. Keep them as tight as you can get them. That tightness makes the rebound more prevelant
What was your workout like? Specific movements?So 3 weeks ago I had a pretty good arm/shoulder workout all body weight using the TRX. The next day painting my arm around the right delt started hurting pretty bad. By the end of the day I was getting shooting pains from the shoulder down to my finger tips and had numbness. I figured I had pinched a nerve somehow. Took a week off and then tried working out again. Did some pull ups and felt it in the middle of my bicep. Felt like I had been punched right in the middle. Then it hurt to lock my arm out and the sharp pain would come back here and there. I think it could be a slight tear of the bicep. Anyone have ideas?
Will the bad calf, I won't be using a real heavy weight, but I can fix the bump issues nonetheless.I try that, but I think it might be a timing thing or a coordination thing where I bump but don't press at the right point so don't get the benefit of the bump. Look forward to the video.
I'm sure whatever you do will help, worried about form, not seeing your massive presses.Will the bad calf, I won't be using a real heavy weight, but I can fix the bump issues nonetheless.
Damn kids. Daddy's after gainzzz.I'm sure whatever you do will help, worried about form, not seeing your massive presses.
I also need to check out Rip's video on it, I started watching it but the kids interrupted me.
My quads are on fire, Joe is there something with a raised heel engaging the quads more? Felt it a bit the other night when I first tried them and now I'm really feeling it.
Ok cool, the difference is quite significant haha. No not looking up, I look at the bottom of our elliptical that's straight in front of me about 10-12 ft or so.Yessir. That's exactly what happens. are you looking up when you squat?
Definitely will now. Just seemed tricky at first because the area wasnt very defined and I was afraid of dropping it but after finding it and trying it, it felt very good. Much less pressure it seemed and I actually felt like I was in a better position coming back up.Go low bar. The bar rests on dense muscle tissue and away from bone. High bar, those pesky vertebrae are in the way
Yes yes and yes. Getting your thumbs on top of the bar will also help.Definitely will now. Just seemed tricky at first because the area wasnt very defined and I was afraid of dropping it but after finding it and trying it, it felt very good. Much less pressure it seemed and I actually felt like I was in a better position coming back up.
For sure, had my thumbs on top from the start. Feels goodYes yes and yes. Getting your thumbs on top of the bar will also help.