Rusty talks about a common movement error starting the bar in the press that throws the bar forward and how to stop this from happening.
Rip talks about considerations for programming the press, taking into account its dependence on precise control of balance and position.
Starting Strength Coach Carl Raghavan demonstrates press variations and discusses situations where they could be useful.
Starting Strength Coach Andrew Lewis discusses how to use the hips and torso in a press without the bounce - sometimes called "Press 1.0" - for lifters who are unable to incorporate the dynamic start.
The grip for pressing movements and receiving the bar in the snatch and clean and jerk have some things in common, but are not the same. Starting Strength Coach stef bradford covers what is different and why.
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