PushPress good for shoulder strength?

[NWinters]

yes, warmup is critical. I do single plate raises with a 10lb plate in each hand raise them up slow, then in a slow circular motion, i do these in between sets to keep the muscles warm.

I might add that when I lift I always dress warm, even though it may not be cold, but im a firm believer in heat. If you can keep your muscles warm the better off you are.

 

[collegiateLifter]

Make sure not to go to heavy, as this will put much strain on very delicate shoulders.

the standing press is generally regarded as much safer than the bench press though...

 

[NWinters]

I remember trying standing barbell presses for the first time. Its un-natural at first if your use to back support, but make you strong IT WILL!!!

 

[Tarheel]

Are push presses and push jerks pretty interchangable?

 

[coolcolj]

No

PP = more shoulder

PJ = more hips and legs, its also a lot more explosive and faster

 

[MidwestJ]

Thanks NWinters for that clip