Strap Overhead Press w/Plank
ID: 658
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- Exercise Types:
- Upper Push, Core Resist
- Contraindications:
- Shoulder Issues/Mobility, Wrist Problems
- Equipment:
- Straps
- Applicability:
- Group&Focus
- Superset?:
- Yes
- Sprint-able?:
- Yes
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. Drive the floor away on floor-based pressing — create full-body tension.
- 2. Keep elbows at roughly 45 degrees from the torso on a chest press.
- 3. Lock out fully at the top but avoid hyperextending the elbow joint.
Regression:
Perform from the knees or elevate hands on a bench to reduce the bodyweight load. Use resistance bands for assistance on overhead patterns.
Progression:
Add a loaded vest or belt to increase total resistance without changing the movement pattern.
Common Problems:
Elbows flaring wide — keep at 45 degrees from the torso to protect the shoulder. Arching lower back — engage abs and glutes.