VERTICAL PRESS ARTICLES
- DR. JOEL SEEDMAN -
The research is clear on what it takes to build muscle mass, improve functional strength, prevent injuries, and preserve joint health - simply, emphasize a movement’s eccentric phase. Here's how to apply it to the landmine apparatus for optimal results.
Want to take your overhead pressing strength as well as your shoulder development to another level. Try incorporating the Z-press and variations thereof into your training technique. Here are some of my favorite variations I use with my pro athletes.
Many athletes struggle to master the overhead press as it can be more technically complex than most upper body exercises. However, the overhead box press is one of the best variations for mastering the vertical press. Here's how.
If you're looking for an upper body mass builder that not only builds freaky shoulders, triceps, upper back and lats but also improves functional strength and posture, you'll want to give this simple mass builder a go at your next workout
Here's a tricky but highly effective overhead barbell pressing variation that absolutely annihilates the shoulders and upper torso. As a nice bonus it also teaches proper vertical pressing mechanics while also taking stress off the shoulder joint.
The Arnold press is an incredibly effective shoulder exercise developed several decades ago by the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger himself. Unfortunately many individuals perform them incorrectly. Here's how to fix this issue.
The Most Effective Training for Shoulder Pain
Dr. Seedman discusses his unique protocols to working with shoulder injuries. Instead of having his athletes and clients work around them he has them work through the injuries by strategically incorporating standard upper body resistance movements that involve the shoulder joint. (Read More →)
Earthquake Training: 6 Unstable Overhead Lifts for Quick Gains (T-Nation 8/19/16)
These exercise variations will tax you, frustrate you, and cause you great discomfort. But most of all, they'll make you a far better lifter. Why? They all involve the use of unstable or "oscillating" objects. (Read More →)
Tip: Do the Pizza Plate Press (T-Nation 8/17/16)
Test your shoulder mechanics and get stronger overhead with this diagnostic exercise. (Read More →)
Fix your Overhead Mechanics With The Javelin Press
Build your shoulders, traps, upper back, and triceps with this brutal yet highly effective exercise for building massive strength and hypertrophy. (Read More →)
Tip: Close Your Eyes On This Lift (T-Nation 8//16)
Recruit more motor units, improve form, and build more strength...by shutting your eyes? Yep, here's how it works. (Read More →)
Tip: Build Overhead Power With This Exercise (T-Nation - 8/10/16)
The dead-stop press teaches your body to turn on all available motor units and much more. Check it out. (Read More →)
6 Lifts to Fix Your Overhead Press (T-Nation - 7/27/16)
Dr. Seedman shows you how to improve your technique, wipe out deficiencies, and get more weight over your head than ever before. (Read More →)
Bottoms Up Training: Fix Your Shoulders & Pressing Technique (EliteFTS - 5/17/16)
Dr. Seedman discusses how to use bottoms-up exercises to improve shoulder health and lifting mechanics. Bottoms-up movements re-educate your nervous system and teach you to use correct biomechanics. (Read More →)
Improve Strength and Muscle Function with Bottoms-Up Exercises (T-Nation - 1/21/16)
Dr. Seedman shows you how to use bottoms-up training with kettlebells, plates, and dumbbells, and how these exercises immediately improve strength, stability, and mechanics. He also discusses how he uses these with his pro and collegiate athletes to prevent and overcome injuries. (Read More →)
Overhead Presses for Size, Strength & Performance (Bodybuilding.com - 7/6/15)
Dr. Seedman shares several of his proprietary movements--eyes-closed eccentric isometrics, bottoms-up plate presses, and kneeling-on-bench presses--that enhance shoulder strength and hypertrophy and improve biomechanics. (Read More →)
The overhead press is one of the most effective shoulder exercises you can perform for targeting your deltoids and upper torso. Unfortunately lifters often perform them incorrectly. By using the foam roller variation you can master your form and technique.