Military presses with a supported back?

[dood]

Does it make it easier when you are sitting and you back is supported than standing?

 

[Devastation]

Not sure but if you're a beginner, it may be safer. I do mine seated with no back support

 

[casualbb]

Actually I'd recommend everybody do it unsupported -- especially beginners. They need work on balance, which unsupported stuff will help.

 

[slobberknocker]

Do them standing, if you want the most benefit from them.

 

[Serea]

Do you guys bend your knees a little to take pressure off your lower back (standing)?

 

[Serea]

^

 

[coolcolj]

why? I don't feel any pressure at all, either your lower back is weak or your leaning too far back.

try and keep the bar in line with your body once it is over the head