Military press - problems....

[Marcoparc]

thanks guys

 

[blut wump]

I'd suggest switching to a barbell and, ideally, performing a standing military press. You can then either clean the bar to your shoulders or take it from the rack.

 

[oso0690]

Why do you want a burn? And why are you curling the weight up with good technique to perform a military? clean that bastard off the ground to your shoulders, and if that alone is too hard: Stand up, clean it to your shoulders and sit back down. Though, I agree with blut wump, I prefer standing up barbell militaries.

 

[The Shadow]

imo - an overlooked key to square shoulders is ensuring that the upper back musculature is well developed as well.....it hels keep the shoulders pulled back.

 

[BiggT]

Just train progressively....use a constant set/rep range and try to add 5 lb a week. Barbells are easier to progress with than dumbells, because most gyms' dumbells are in 5lb increments, which is a total of a 10lb jump and it is unrealistic for most trainees to add 10lbs to an upper body press every week on a consistent basis (certain circumstances aside).....

I do all of my overhead work standing. I also agree that a strong upper back is key to upper body pressing as well as posture and appearance.

 

[cwick0]

standing presses are great, but much more difficult than seated because you really need to have a strong lower back.
Ive done standing, but am much more comfortable doing everything seated.