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Proper ROM - Shoulder presses
« on: October 02, 2010, 06:47:46 PM »
What are the opinions for the proper ROM for BB shoulder presses? Are there benefits to going all the way to the top of chest or is it better to stop around the nose or chin area? 

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Re: Proper ROM - Shoulder presses
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2010, 06:02:46 AM »
From personal experience, I’ve gotten my best results by keeping my presses within about the middle 3/5 of the ROM.

Insofar as hypertrophy goes, most muscles tend to like constant tension - particularly shoulders.
Larry Scott figured that out, which is when he started adding his own bits of finesse to db presses and got phenomenal results.

With most movements, the tension on the targeted muscles has a “vanishing point” - a point at which some or all resistance leaves the muscle; often because it is transferred to joints, ancillary muscles, or gravity.

There is benefit to be had by limiting your ROM to the hardest portion of the movement.
Traditionally, partial rep training has been frowned upon, but if done properly, can be quite effective & beneficial for building size.

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Re: Proper ROM - Shoulder presses
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2010, 11:46:16 AM »
What are the opinions for the proper ROM for BB shoulder presses? Are there benefits to going all the way to the top of chest or is it better to stop around the nose or chin area? 
Either is fine, do whatever is more comfortable. Keep the abs tight to prevent lower back injury, and squeeze the bar to keep the shoulder locked in.

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Re: Proper ROM - Shoulder presses
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2010, 12:13:35 PM »
I do a traditional press, as described in StartingStrength, and it's an awesome movement + made clear how weak I am.
From a size perspective a behind the neck press brought a difference in about 4 to 6 weeks for me(looked wider in a T-shirt).
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