Overhead press starting with stretch reflex?

[DeriHughes]

Why?



In a well-programmed set of 5, it's about the third hardest rep.

Because every rep in Press 2.0 uses the same technique and starts from a dead stop. So each rep should be harder than the one before it.

[John Hanley]

I start each of my strict press reps by pulling the bar down a tiny bit, then I press up. Little baby stretch reflex.

[idlehands]

I can't press 2.0. I like stretch reflex and enjoy pressing. I've seen 6 guys, two girls consistently pressing at my globo gym. One guy was hitting 275 for triples the other week. Another just did bodyweight 5x5
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[PowerDaClean]

I've always Pressed strict, couldn't get to grips with the 2.0. I love the exercise though, and I kind of wish that the big PL feds included it as a competition lift at some sanctioned meets. Total's would be way down, but I'd love to see guys training themselves to Press 300+ lbs strict.

One of the greatest things I've ever seen:

Yo that guy basically did the "technique" without using a power rack. @6s

[Larry T]

Yo that guy basically did the "technique" without using a power rack. @6s

That guy is Ken Patera. I would have loved to see him and Don Reinhoudt go head to head.

[MBasic]

Bingo. That's why I do them seated, let's me focus on just making my shoulders/triceps stronger/bigger, no way to cheat with excessive movement or lay back, and therefore no possibility to hurt my back.

...oh I think big mistake doing seated. If you've ever done at strict set of five to RPE 9.99, your gassed! The standing press involves a lot of core muscles and shit where sitting or lying down (bench) does not....but most lifters egos get in they way, and they chase weight, so see your point tho

[MBasic]

Why?



In a well-programmed set of 5, it's about the third hardest rep.

Totally agree...second rep is usually the easiest.

If you try a strict press 1RM ... well god help you is all I can say

[John Phung]

Works OK imo

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Thoughts?

[Austin Baraki]

Works OK imo

Lol...

Seriously, I don't get what all the fuss is about around here. His press is awesome.

[PowerDaClean]

my original intent behind posting this was to let ppl know about this in case they wanted to get through a press plateau or something