D-bell presses!!

[wnt2bBeast]

Anyone have a good suggestion for getting d-bells into starting position on shoulder presses..seems like it takes a lot of effort to get em up, possibly costing me a rep or 2? Im sure i can push bigger bells but dont think i can get em up there lol..

 

[big4life]

The only two options I know are to use your knees to kick them up, or have someone hand them to you.

 

[zxe003]

Get A Partner Or Just A Spotter For Those Lifts

 

[he-man]

i just kick em up with my knees

 

[wnt2bBeast]

The only two options I know are to use your knees to kick them up, or have someone hand them to you.

kick them up when you are seated? I train with my brother so he could hand them to me..just that tonite i reached for the 90's couldnt get them up and felt i wasnt worthy of them lol..pissed i had to re -rack em..ill get em next week..thanks for the suggestion bro

 

[BOOEY]

Rest them on your knees while seated, then stand quickly while forcing the dbells up. Then sit back down and press! Kinda like a clean. I usually have someone assist me 100% with the first rep b/c it takes some out of you just getting them into position

 

[WalkingBeast]

After kicking back the dumbells, Ill usually get a lift off for the first rep, when I go heavy. It can be real difficult to get the dumbells up starting against your shoulders. After the first rep you should be good.

 

[wnt2bBeast]

Thanks walking appreciate all the help..Makes me wanna hit my shoulders right now lol..but im definitely gonna take all the advice for next week!!

 

[d3track]

After kicking back the dumbells, Ill usually get a lift off for the first rep, when I go heavy. It can be real difficult to get the dumbells up starting against your shoulders. After the first rep you should be good.

exactly what i do as well

 

[WalkingBeast]

No problem!!

 

[Schutzhund1]

http://www.newyorkbarbells.tv/powerhooks.html

http://www.newyorkbarbells.tv/0320.html

Check out either of the above links for good ways to get an extra rep or two of dumbell exercises.

I personally think that the few reps I lose in a specific exercise by muscling up the dumbell don't outway the gains in core strength and overall power I gain.

 

[wnt2bBeast]

Thanks for the links..