Strict Press

Full grip on the bar, elbows down

Head back,

• PoP
  • Neutral spine
    • extended spine
      • Pull the ribs down
  • weight in heels
  • Straight bar path
    • Mechanical and musculature advantage
    • Fault
      • Press out in front
        • Press up and pull back
      • out and around
        • elbows aren’t down and in front
        • Make a double chin
  • Full range of motion
  • Active shoulders
  • Fault
    • Soft shoulders or elbows
      • Press into ceiling