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London Posts: 176 Joined: 2003/01/10	2003/03/05, 12:37 PM Is it ok to do the military press while standing or should you be seated? and why?
dougherty36 Posts: 89 Joined: 2003/02/22	2003/03/05, 12:39 PM I do it both ways but like seated better. It doesn't put as much strain on my back. -------------- Who needs hair with a body like this!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/03/05, 04:11 PM If you do it standing it is ok, just bend your knees slightly to take the pressure off your lower back. -------------- Nothing is too small to know, and nothing is too big to attempt! Ivan Montreal Canada
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2003/03/06, 02:11 AM Well said Carivan. Do what you feel is best for you. Often just to warm up I do the exercice standing and when I take heavier I'm seated. -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.