DB Straddle Side Press
ID: 727
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- Exercise Type:
- Upper Push
- Contraindications:
- Shoulder Issues/Mobility, Wrist Problems
- Equipment:
- Dumbbell
- Applicability:
- Focus
- Superset?:
- Yes
- Sprint-able?:
- Yes
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. Stack wrists directly over elbows at the start to protect the joint.
- 2. Engage the core before initiating any movement.
- 3. Control the eccentric — lower in roughly twice the time it takes to press.
- 4. Maintain lat tension throughout to create a stable platform for the press.
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 dynamic component — clap push-up or plyo push-up — once the strength base is established.
Common Problems:
Losing shoulder blade position mid-set — re-cue retract and depress before the next rep.