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Some thoughts on overhead pressing

  • The author expresses that direct shoulder work, including overhead presses, may not be essential for improving bench press performance, citing an 80-pound personal increase in bench press by focusing on bench pressing more frequently.
  • While overhead presses are not deemed essential for bench press improvements, they are considered very beneficial for athletes, possibly more so than bench pressing, particularly for shoulder health.
  • Overhead pressing can be specifically helpful for bench pressers who struggle with initial lift-off or scapular stability, or for those who experience pain while benching but not during overhead movements.
  • The author suggests that utility of the overhead press depends on individual needs and goals; it's optimal for some situations and for people who prefer it over bench pressing.
  • Despite personal choices and adaptations in training, overhead press remains a valuable exercise, particularly for building overall upper body strength and for those aiming for a strong overhead press.
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