Press Check

[zackpassman]

Like the squats, I have been trying to fix some issues with my press form and I feel that I sorted it out a little better in terms of keeping my body tight so again, I thought I might move the check question here. Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks!

press 120x5x3 (6 in first set by accident)

previous thread in technique forum: http://startingstrength.com/resource...ad.php?t=41940

[Tom Campitelli]

I think we are missing a video here.

[zackpassman]

Woops

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iMKCC3xOGM

Thanks!

[Tom Campitelli]

You are starting your presses from an unusual position. Stand up straight with a neutral spine. Right now, your hips are forward and your spine is in overextension before you even press. Instead, tighten your abs while standing in normal anatomical position. This will allow you to push your hips forward without overextending your low back. Return to that neutral position before each rep. Your timing, however, is decent.

[zackpassman]

Ok. great! Thanks Tom. Will work on it

[zackpassman]

Here's last night's set at 125 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCrODlZELv4

Any better?

Thanks

[Tom Campitelli]

That's getting closer, but you still tend to be overextended. You are relaxing your abdominals. Squeeze them harder and make them ache by the end of the set. Think of "bouncing" off the front of the hips.