Overhead
We were working the shoulder press this afternoon and in our discussion around the platform we talked about the proper overhead position. I find that CrossFitters overextend, often grossly, the overhead position and end up putting their lumbar and shoulders at risk. This is common in the press and even more exaggerated in push press, push jerks and especially in the thruster. Practice good form by getting the bar all the way overhead but know when to say stop and don’t wreck yourself with over extension.
How convenient that I come home to find that the CrossFit main page has that exact topic in their post for Thursday’s WOD. So rather than reinvent the wheel I will just post what they had to say on the matter. (Don’t worry, I pay for the privilege)
Aligning the hips, shoulders and barbell over the base of support (left image) is stronger than with exaggerated lumbar extension (right image).
Posted on September 1, 2010, in WOD. Bookmark the permalink. 2 Comments.
I think sometimes the standard I hear about is that the judge from the side should be able to see the ears. The picture on the left, you can’t see the ears but you can on the right. I will need to do a little re-learning, apparently… the story of my life.
Uh, I’m still studying the picture, I’ll get back to you. I certainly didn’t notice her ears.