While Pressing?

[B.E.N.]

What do the veterans recommend...

Pressing with back support (Bench back, inclined bench, belt)...

Or letting the stabilizers in the lower back get there workout too?

Personally I feel like I have to use a bench of so sort when I am pressing heavy on with dumbbells. I feel like I can concentrate more on squeezing reps out with the bench behind me than if I am just sitting there unsupported.

[Ajc330]

i'm confused...is it just me?

[soulstealer]

I will tell you when completing *non defined movement* then you absolutely want to use the *non defined form and support system* its the best =P

[B.E.N.]

Christ...I guess I should read what I write before posting.

I was talking about shoulder presses...barbell or dbell.

Sorry...

[soulstealer]

I say anything seated like that should have a bench for support and then Overhead standing barbell press I do w/o any equipment... but then again I never us a belt...

[BgMc31]

Depends on what you are training for. If you are training for strongman and you need a strong core and stabilizers then seated presses w/o a back support is great. Also standing presses without support is great. Now once the weight gets heavy then put a belt on. But if you are a bodybuilder and only training for the 'look' then supported presses is all you really need. I train for strongman and I do both, but overheads are a main focus in my sport.