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    Shoulder press

    I was just wondering guys what you would consider a good weight to lift on the shoulder press. I mean the flat standing with the olympic bar doing press behind the neck and front. I did 225lbs last night for 3 sets of 7 reps, just wondering what others were lifting

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    I did 225 on the smith machine for 5 this morning, but i typically do around 185 for 8 with the olympic bar. both seated. I can do 85 lb db for 5. I definitley should be able to do more. I must be a pussy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Justoid
    I was just wondering guys what you would consider a good weight to lift on the shoulder press. I mean the flat standing with the olympic bar doing press behind the neck and front. I did 225lbs last night for 3 sets of 7 reps, just wondering what others were lifting


    thats great weight bro.


    not sure what your talking about though bro.

    flat standing????


    is that clean-jerks?

    sorry, its early

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    seated btn military i usually do like 4 sets of 8reps of 225 or so... but now days i just use dumbells and do like 100's for 4 sets of 12 or so =/

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    Body weight for reps or 80% . Do not do behind the neck, its not a natural position.

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    when going behind the neck, your shoulders are at the point of dislocation. never do anything behind the neck.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 31uniform
    when going behind the neck, your shoulders are at the point of dislocation. never do anything behind the neck.
    Yes, I found that out the hard way...

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    bleh i been doing BTN presses for 6 yrs never had a prob w/ them since i stay as rigid as a fence post

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    some people can do squats to the floor.. n' NEVER have a problem w/ it others kant go to parallel w/o knee issues.. take what God gave you and employ i to the best of your ability

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    nice info guys- interesting point about behind the neck- never thought about it that way.
    Basically i am flat standing legs parallel and i just lift the bar in a clean and jerk motion and then begin to press. I have never really know what is a lot and how strong i am compared to other people so thats why i am asking, cheers guys

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