what gives?
See:
A bunch of half rep rack presses now counts as a "strict" standing press? LOL
Those weren't even half reps. Range of motion was like six inches, lol.
ALSO he was wearing some serious equipment. There was at least a heavy-duty belt to help him lean back without crushing his lower back, and something around his elbows.
Also it was funny how the video cut away from his knees when he was pressing. He could have been using a leg assist on those "strict presses".