Deadlift vs OHP Back

[killerant]

Hey Rip,

I've read SS3rd Ed and watched the video's you put up on youtube but I'm still a bit confused about the back position during the press. In the deadlift chapter, in Fig 4-45 you demonstrate how overzealous lockout can cause back injury, so how do we lean back in the press without causing this problem?

Sorry since this has already been asked.

Thanks,
killerant

[Mark Rippetoe]

Your abs control your low back position, keeping it from overextending. You don't lean back -- you push your hips forward.

[killerant]

So is a little bending of the knees allowed or should I be trying to keep them perfectly straight like when I'm standing up?

[morbidlyfat]

The slight difference in the amount loaded for a deadlift versus a press may also be a factor.

[killerant]

Thanks everybody