Cheers mate, I look forwards to seeing you thrash your new records!
I'm going to the British Armwrestling Tem GB qualifier on 28th (in Lancashire) to see if my training has got me anywhere. I really want to improve my overall strength, but I'm on a very tight budget as you'll see in my vids.
I noticed your wrists are bent back quite a bit, doesn't that hurt your wrists?
Very impressive though. I have a really crap technique in everything I do, maybe you could give me some advice? (I'm training for armwrestling by the way)
@Paul27chocolate Hey mate, thanks for the comment. This is a pretty old video of mine, but i don't remember getting any wrist pain. My form has improved somewhat now, but i'm not much better lol! I'll have a look at your vids and see if i can help :)
@Paul27chocolate I noticed this was posted a while ago but answer if you can, I do that back curve that you do on the higher reps as well after about 5 reps. Is that bad form or is that how everyone does it?
4) Compliment your barbell presses with 1-armed dumbbell presses. For myself and others I have coached the dumbbell presses is really the way to go for over-head strength in the way that it affects the stabilizing ability a lot more and make your ab/lumbar-complex super strong. It also adds a better range of motion to the shoulder movement which can benefit overall pressing a whole lot while also making the lift biomechanically more ideal. The barbell press could be seen as complimentary... :)
3) When you get going with the technique of having the bar above your head/deltoids you should make an effort to shrug the bar in the top position when locking out. Over head shrugging is different from "normal" (hanging arms) shrugging and can benefit your pressing ability in the way that it adds power and strength to your trapz.
2) Experiment with a slightly wider grip. From the video it is hard to tell and you might as well be spot on as it is. Many people tend to use a (too) narrow grip which makes the sticking point a matter of considerate triceps strength and the main reason for failing the lift.
Nice lifting! On commenting on your technique, footage from a back perspective could be of relevance as well. Most things have already been said and main pointers are: 1) Keep bar close to mid-section of body (through foot - legs - hips - erectors) and don't make the bar drift to front and as soon as possible you should get your body under the bar,
There's plenty of good advice in the comments to keep you busy :) Nice pressing! If you want to be pressing strictly, only move your head back to get it out of the way of the bar, and finish up and behind your ears. You're on the right track for sure.
Thanks mate. I have been currently working on my form, and feel i have improved it a lot! As soon s i get back up to 80kg's for 5 i'll stick up a new vid. (That'll be a new p.b as i have lost 21pounds over the past few months)
Ignore Raj; many great strongmen leaned farther back with much more weight as part of the press in the pre-1968 Olympics. You need to get under the bar. Once it leaves your chest you have to keep it close to your face. Once it clears your head you ahve to get your head underneath that bad boy. If you are losing it then just back your head out and dump the bar fwd. If youre head is under the bar, then YOU are under the bar, and this is where you generate the greatest amount of force.
I agree with chicanerous and raj, though I doubt you'll injure yourself with your current style - it's not particularly extreme. Keep in mind the Olympic pressers of the past used hip and leg drive (yes they did) to help get the weight moving, and the rules gradually got laxer and laxer, allowing more and more backward lean.
-when pressing the bar overhead, press it OVER your head, so that is almost grazes your nose, don't press it in front of your head as that will put you in a tough position to recover from with the triceps having to work extra hard.
When you press, your first movement sends the barbell away from the body. Then, as you continue to press, you send the barbell in a long arc to the top of your head. This is a very inefficient path for the bar to follow. Your back bends to compensate because you don't have enough leverage since the bar is floating around out there in space.
Instead, you want the bar to move directly upwards at the start and stay as close as possible to the face. Lift your chest and press your chin into your neck to open up that path. Once the bar reaches the top of your head, you want to move directly underneath it so that you can press in line with your center of gravity. Before you press, hold a deep, shallow breath, squeeze your glutes together, and isometrically contract your abs -- this alone will improve your form tremendously.
Thanks for the excellent advice. i'm currently trying a standing dumbell press for some variation, but i will take what you said onboard when i come back to them.
Yes your back is moving, but that was only on your last 2 reps...its not excessive movement but if it gets any worse you should drop the weight. You don't want to get a injury.....I'm sure you will not.....good weight I am stuck on 60x 6 very hard.....trying to image what would 80 would feel like.....good control form ok....keep up the good work
strong motherfucker
uggy12345 6 months ago
Cheers mate, I look forwards to seeing you thrash your new records!
I'm going to the British Armwrestling Tem GB qualifier on 28th (in Lancashire) to see if my training has got me anywhere. I really want to improve my overall strength, but I'm on a very tight budget as you'll see in my vids.
Keep it up dood : )
Paul27chocolate 1 year ago
I noticed your wrists are bent back quite a bit, doesn't that hurt your wrists?
Very impressive though. I have a really crap technique in everything I do, maybe you could give me some advice? (I'm training for armwrestling by the way)
Look me up: paul27chocolate
Paul27chocolate 1 year ago
@Paul27chocolate Hey mate, thanks for the comment. This is a pretty old video of mine, but i don't remember getting any wrist pain. My form has improved somewhat now, but i'm not much better lol! I'll have a look at your vids and see if i can help :)
jamspastic 1 year ago
@Paul27chocolate I noticed this was posted a while ago but answer if you can, I do that back curve that you do on the higher reps as well after about 5 reps. Is that bad form or is that how everyone does it?
BotActionAndy 9 months ago
good job mate you did not dip once
MrBrockification 1 year ago
nice form dude but i m 82 kgswith 8% and i do 85 for i rep at the same movement.plus,i do shoulders on the last day after deads and legs.
21APAN 1 year ago
Very strong. What's your BW?
tempac91 2 years ago
4) Compliment your barbell presses with 1-armed dumbbell presses. For myself and others I have coached the dumbbell presses is really the way to go for over-head strength in the way that it affects the stabilizing ability a lot more and make your ab/lumbar-complex super strong. It also adds a better range of motion to the shoulder movement which can benefit overall pressing a whole lot while also making the lift biomechanically more ideal. The barbell press could be seen as complimentary... :)
DawgHepburn 2 years ago
3) When you get going with the technique of having the bar above your head/deltoids you should make an effort to shrug the bar in the top position when locking out. Over head shrugging is different from "normal" (hanging arms) shrugging and can benefit your pressing ability in the way that it adds power and strength to your trapz.
DawgHepburn 2 years ago
2) Experiment with a slightly wider grip. From the video it is hard to tell and you might as well be spot on as it is. Many people tend to use a (too) narrow grip which makes the sticking point a matter of considerate triceps strength and the main reason for failing the lift.
DawgHepburn 2 years ago
Nice lifting! On commenting on your technique, footage from a back perspective could be of relevance as well. Most things have already been said and main pointers are: 1) Keep bar close to mid-section of body (through foot - legs - hips - erectors) and don't make the bar drift to front and as soon as possible you should get your body under the bar,
DawgHepburn 2 years ago
Keep your entire body rigid. Keep the bar closer to your face. Get under the bar more.
suicideclub 2 years ago
ye, when the load is heavy, goof form is hard to keep! you did a good job, a tip, when the bar is passed your head shift your torso foward
sr19 3 years ago
Yep, I have that problem too, I can't keep my body rigid, although I can do reps of 65, I can't seem to get "under" with my body.
Paul27chocolate 1 year ago
wow, very impressive, i weigh 50kg, but can only do 40kg for 4 reps
angrygunsmith 3 years ago
There's plenty of good advice in the comments to keep you busy :) Nice pressing! If you want to be pressing strictly, only move your head back to get it out of the way of the bar, and finish up and behind your ears. You're on the right track for sure.
madaozeki 4 years ago
Thanks mate. I have been currently working on my form, and feel i have improved it a lot! As soon s i get back up to 80kg's for 5 i'll stick up a new vid. (That'll be a new p.b as i have lost 21pounds over the past few months)
jamspastic 4 years ago
Ignore Raj; many great strongmen leaned farther back with much more weight as part of the press in the pre-1968 Olympics. You need to get under the bar. Once it leaves your chest you have to keep it close to your face. Once it clears your head you ahve to get your head underneath that bad boy. If you are losing it then just back your head out and dump the bar fwd. If youre head is under the bar, then YOU are under the bar, and this is where you generate the greatest amount of force.
sasquatch989 4 years ago
I agree with chicanerous and raj, though I doubt you'll injure yourself with your current style - it's not particularly extreme. Keep in mind the Olympic pressers of the past used hip and leg drive (yes they did) to help get the weight moving, and the rules gradually got laxer and laxer, allowing more and more backward lean.
madaozeki 4 years ago
-when pressing the bar overhead, press it OVER your head, so that is almost grazes your nose, don't press it in front of your head as that will put you in a tough position to recover from with the triceps having to work extra hard.
Bizarro23 4 years ago
-Keep a staggered stance (one foot maybe 6in infront of the other, puts you in a tighter position)
-Get a big breath of air before a lift so your body is tighter and you have a stronger base to press off of.
-Use a narrow grip (more tricep oriented which is one of your strong points and a faster press off the bottom)
Bizarro23 4 years ago
When you press, your first movement sends the barbell away from the body. Then, as you continue to press, you send the barbell in a long arc to the top of your head. This is a very inefficient path for the bar to follow. Your back bends to compensate because you don't have enough leverage since the bar is floating around out there in space.
chicanerous 4 years ago
Instead, you want the bar to move directly upwards at the start and stay as close as possible to the face. Lift your chest and press your chin into your neck to open up that path. Once the bar reaches the top of your head, you want to move directly underneath it so that you can press in line with your center of gravity. Before you press, hold a deep, shallow breath, squeeze your glutes together, and isometrically contract your abs -- this alone will improve your form tremendously.
chicanerous 4 years ago
That's some good weight on the bar though.
chicanerous 4 years ago
Thanks for the excellent advice. i'm currently trying a standing dumbell press for some variation, but i will take what you said onboard when i come back to them.
jamspastic 4 years ago
Yes your back is moving, but that was only on your last 2 reps...its not excessive movement but if it gets any worse you should drop the weight. You don't want to get a injury.....I'm sure you will not.....good weight I am stuck on 60x 6 very hard.....trying to image what would 80 would feel like.....good control form ok....keep up the good work
rajhal1 4 years ago
Thanks Raj, i'll stick with this weight for a couple more workouts untill my form improves. It's allways been a hard one to improve for me though!
jamspastic 4 years ago