THE PRESS

THE PRESS PRESCRIPTION
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD
Sully discusses why and how the press meets the requirements of a barbell prescription for the aging adult.

ELBOWS UP IN THE OVERHEAD PRESS
Jonathon M. Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC
Instead of allowing the hip thrust to drive the shoulders forward under the bar, the elbow drop pulls the bar away from the shoulder. This will not end well.

THE BENCH, THE PRESS, AND THE GLASS CEILING
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC
All other things being equal, it is the rep that arrives at the sticking point with the greatest speed on the bar that is most likely to succeed. It is for you, the athlete, to make that happen.

SHOULDERS, MOMENTS, J-HOOKS, AND THE PRESS
Jonathon M. Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC
Use this simple cue to optimize the setup and the bar path of the overhead press.

ACID PITS, FOREARM BONES, AND BARBELLS
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC
Optimize your forearm angle and elbow position for a stronger press and bench.