Comments on: Overhead Pressing too difficult? Use the Push Press instead https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/how-to-perform-the-push-press/ Personal Kettlebell Trainer Tue, 03 Dec 2019 09:48:37 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Greg Brookes https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/how-to-perform-the-push-press/#comment-1233 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 06:25:20 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?p=6412#comment-1233 In reply to Francesca.

Great, thanks Francesca, I’m always happy to help.

]]> By: Francesca https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/how-to-perform-the-push-press/#comment-1232 Mon, 16 Jul 2018 18:55:46 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?p=6412#comment-1232 Greg always has the best tutorial videos out of all other online KB programs – this is some great coaching I will happily use for my clients and classes! Thank you Greg, always look forward to the weekly email – please don’t ever stop them!

]]> By: Karina https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/how-to-perform-the-push-press/#comment-1126 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 15:18:59 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?p=6412#comment-1126 In reply to richard d temple.

If you’re using competition kettlebells Richard, changing for a lighter weight won’t work as they start from 8kgs so Greg’s advise woks really well in this situation.to get the strength up using eccentric load.

]]> By: Valerie Vickers https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/how-to-perform-the-push-press/#comment-1027 Sat, 04 Nov 2017 21:00:31 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?p=6412#comment-1027 Thanks Greg
I found this to be extremely helpful I’ve always struggled with the overhead press
So thankyou ..

]]> By: Greg Brookes https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/how-to-perform-the-push-press/#comment-997 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 08:10:51 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?p=6412#comment-997 In reply to richard d temple.

Thanks and great point Richard, yes if I’m going to eliminate the use of the hips then I use the half kneeling press because it doesn’t rely on good hamstring flexibility which is something that most suffer with when sitting on the floor with legs out. The half kneeling press also works hard into the sling system from shoulder to opposite knee, great to connect shoulders to hips and also identify asymmetries. I also recommend that people don’t press overhead what they can’t hold overhead for at least 30 seconds.

]]> By: richard d temple https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/how-to-perform-the-push-press/#comment-996 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 22:05:37 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?p=6412#comment-996 you are correct in saying the push press is cheating, i have seen many people in the gym doing this move and most of them are cheating in order to do a greater weight, this can lead to very poor form and injury, better to have good quality than quantity. as i got older i have replaced some exercises from weights to kettlebells. if clients want to get stronger i suggest they try what is called the z-press, ( sitting on the floor with legs extended out in front.) the z-press allows for no shortcuts to be made, since the seated position eliminates the potential for a “push off’or leg drive. that means your hip mobility has to be on point to create a neutral spine position while sitting tall. have clients start with kettlebell light enough to get past the sticking point, and perhaps start with two so that they get the proper feel in order not to shift there hips when doing alternating presses. beginners may want to sit on a step platform to start; the hips will be more open and this will make it easier to keep a neutral spine. don’t bring weights down on last rep and land them on thighs. again don’t try to lift what you can’t do.

]]> By: Debbie https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/how-to-perform-the-push-press/#comment-995 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 15:12:43 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?p=6412#comment-995 Thank you Greg! Like others I appreciate your insight and expertise!

]]> By: Greg Brookes https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/how-to-perform-the-push-press/#comment-994 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 15:01:09 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?p=6412#comment-994 In reply to Joss Burgess.

Nope, this is the north of Portugal Joss. A beautiful place and highly recommended 🙂

]]> By: Lisa https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/how-to-perform-the-push-press/#comment-993 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 14:41:28 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?p=6412#comment-993 Thank you Gregg, this is so helpful, and much appreciated!

]]> By: Joss Burgess https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/how-to-perform-the-push-press/#comment-992 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 14:16:43 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?p=6412#comment-992 That doesn’t look like oxford!!
Thanks Greg.

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