This is why your Shoulder Press is 💩

So if you’ve ever wondered why you should tilt the bench back on your shoulder press this is why. Now if I were to keep the bench straight, you’d notice that I can only really get about halfway down before my elbows start to drift backwards causing my forearms to be misaligned with the weight. This not only is a worse position for your elbow joint as it can create discomfort, but it also doesn’t allow you to produce nearly as much force, creating a worse stimulus for your shoulders. As a result, the only way to prevent this while using an upright bench, is to limit the range of motion, to stop this before it happens. Hence why so many people half rep their shoulder press because oh it’s not good for my shoulders. Well, thankfully, there is a much better solution that doesn’t require you to completely skip the bottom portion, and that is to simply lower the angle of the bench. Doing this will now allow you to comfortably get all the down to the bottom while keeping the weight stacked over your elbow, creating a much safer and stronger press. Not to mention, you are now utilizing a full range of motion meaning you can lengthen and shorten your front delt to its greatest degree, by keeping your elbows tucked in and pressing the weight up and back directly over your head.

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[MaxEuceda]

Always make sure you are stacking your wrists and elbows during all parts of the movement during any pressing variation (for both chest and shoulders) whether it be with a smith machine, barbell, dumbbell, or a seated machine. This will allow you to produce the most force possible in the safest way, while utilizing a full range of motion.

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[ILYTRAVVY]

That’s nice max, now can we get the glute spread tutorial

[psychopathmedia]

We need more demonstrations of proper glute form. Asking for a friend 😰

[elwiwi]

Take care of your shoulders no matter what anybody says. Mine got dislocated almost 3 years ago and still dislocates from time to time. When this happens I have to take a lot of time off for recovery and I lose my gains. I also can't perform many activities confidently, like swimming, rock climbing, or contact sports. It is debilitating and kind of sad not being able to keep up with the rest of the team


So yes, be careful, don't ego lift

[cbaha]

This is actually life changing, I’m gonna start lowering the bench slightly for my shoulder press from now on 😤💪

[Sonic_Egg]

i switched to standing dumbbell/barbell press two years ago and never looked back, so much better for range of motion as well as secondary engagement of core

[agrlklarkemirenpanda]

I`ve been watching your vids since 2021 and it`s mind blowing that how much you progressed as the years passed by. Shoulder pressing 90s without a struggle is impressive af.

[FistfulOfGabagool]

what's happening is leaning against a bench restricts scapula movement which in turn restricts shoulder mobility. if you do them sitting upright without a back rest your scapula can retract freely and you can hit depth without losing the stack just like you would in a standing overhead press.

[Donvey]

My gym has 2 reclinable benches that everyone uses to put their water bottles on💀

[haubryan]

Thanks for the upper chest workout advice max 💪🏻

[gaiseric]

Dude making the “one last chance to look at me hector” face

[rodolfocalderon]

I haven’t dumbbell pressed in a long time, but I remember when I used to, I would use the 90 degree bench with the short vertical back that allows you to lean your head back. That felt very natural and I had full range of motion.

[caseydodd]

Max that’s good..for you. Different people have different mobility ranges. If a person is flexible enough to engage the deltoids from angle (x), then they should use that angle. 👍

[milehigooner]

You do great work breaking down the technical aspects of lifting, really well done 👏

[XSR_RUGGER]

Or just keep your elbows in front like you do by tilting the bench back. The only reason your elbows would go back is some type of impingement, imbalance, or an antagonistic tightness. Work with a weight that won't let you get away with the elbows and wrists unstacking but with enough intensity for your goals. By tilting the bench back you limit lateral delt involvement. Unless you're trying to isolate the front delt with the press, then by all means tilt the bench back.

[lindsayscott]

Max my boy, I need the videos on your “push B” and “pull B” days for your newest training split to come out asap. Don’t leave a brother gainless 💪

[Neia_thecometslight]

Thanks for the video! It will help me today 🤘❤❤

[KSSBG]

Strong AF, 90s for a press and that's DEFF not his max.. Good sht bro

[heist]

Thanks for this it’s a big help and hi lights exactly where I’ve been going wrong. 👍🏼

[jessejaimes]

Come on lets get this awsome dude to 1 mil, hes always put really good informative content for us👍🤜💥🎉🥳