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Title: I know I will get flamed by why isn't military press olympic lift?
Post by: tallgerman on October 28, 2010, 12:25:39 AM

along with weighted behind neck chin?

Title: Re: I know I will get flamed by why isn't military press olympic lift?
Post by: Tapeworm on October 28, 2010, 12:27:56 AM

Not a lift that involves the whole body or much technique?

Title: Re: I know I will get flamed by why isn't military press olympic lift?
Post by: oldtimer1 on October 28, 2010, 03:29:40 AM

It was elimated from the Olympics about 1971 or so.  The reason was that guys would lean back as far as they could to turn it into a standing incline press.  It was ruining a lot of backs.  Judges couldn't agree on what was an acceptable lean back so they got rid of it.  Done properly it's one of the best exercises you can do to improve athletic performance in any sport. Just stand upright after the clean and press purely without any knee kip.

Title: Re: I know I will get flamed by why isn't military press olympic lift?
Post by: _bruce_ on October 28, 2010, 03:29:48 AM

Leaning back - how much is too much?
So no more pressing.