The head-off chest press has become one of my favorite protocols for improving horizontal pressing mechanics. It may look unusual however the benefits it provides to your bench press mechanics, shoulder health, and chest growth are significant.
There are 5 unique components of this chest press including the hollow body leg raise position, eccentric isometric alternating pressing protocol, eyes-closed technique, head-off position, and ankle dorsiflexion. Here’s a breakdown of each.
If you’re looking for a unique way to overload your pushups and clean up your technique you’ll want to give this a try. Besides being a highly challenging core and pushup variation, the anti-rolling barbell pushup provides several unique benefits.
Accommodating Resistance in the form of bands and chains represents a great way to overload chest presses. Most lifters are familiar with this technique applied to barbells. However it’s just as effective when applied to dumbbell presses.
If you're looking for a dip variation that not only crushes your chest, shoulders, and triceps but also reinforces proper body mechanics, try this Knee-Flexion Barbell Weighted Dip. See why this is such an incredibly effective dip exercise.
I’ve showcased many videos discussing the head off chest press variations. This specific T-Bench (laying widthwise on the bench) chest press exercise produces similar results but instead of going head off this will be utilizing a head on with neck bridge.
I'm a huge fan of using the dorsiflexion method for performing weighted dips and pull-ups. It's not only a unique way to add resistance to the movement but there are also several other key reasons to use this dorsiflexion barbell loading method for dips.