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Shoulder press: Feels different...

iRnLady Posts: 89 Joined: 2004/11/17	2005/09/05, 09:34 PM Hello all, When doing shoulder presses with dumbbells, it feels easier when I'm doing them on a seated bench with the backing that goes over my head versus the seated bench that only goes half-way up my back. I don't feel myself slouching to be able to get the weight up; it just feels easier for some reason on the high-backing seat. Q: Is there any reasoning for why it feels easier? Q: I was under the impression that it is better to do shoulder presses on the seat with the lower-backing; is that an accurate assessment? Thanks guys...
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2005/09/05, 10:06 PM This is one of those that "if it feels good do it" type of things. It's not a science but you have the right idea about form. There is now better way (IMO) to do presses. The biggest thing is to lock your abs whenever you're doing anything overhead. -------------- Mike in Pensacola Now.
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2005/09/06, 11:30 AM One reason the higher the back....more support is given. Also the lower back one, when you get stuck, people have a tendacy to lean back or arch over the pad to get the last rep or two. If you want a real workout.....do military on a physioball or somthing without a back. -------------- Friends don\'t let friends squat high... People don\'t reach thier true potental, only those who seek it.
iRnLady Posts: 89 Joined: 2004/11/17	2005/09/06, 11:07 PM Thanks for the replies guys: But which one would be better to do barbell shoulder presses on? Which one would be more beneficial for me? Thanks
iRnLady Posts: 89 Joined: 2004/11/17	2005/09/09, 03:47 PM Anyone else w/ a different opinion? Is it more beneficial (for the shoulders) to do shoulder presses with a half-back seat or a full-seat (that is taller than your head)? Thanks guys
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2005/09/09, 09:11 PM It doesn't matter when it gets right down to it, what's wrong with doing standing military presses? Half back?, full seat, They all work the same group but hit them at different angles depending on how you're supported. -------------- Mike in Pensacola Now.