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How to Perform a Shoulder Press
Overview The shoulder press—also known as strict press or overhead press—builds raw vertical pushing strength by driving a load from the shoulders to a locked‑out overhead position without leg assistance. It targets deltoids, triceps, and upper back while demanding rigid core control and balanced bar path—skills that carry into jerks, handstands, and everyday upper‑body resilience. How to Perform Anchor each rep to these phases: Set‑Up : Feet hip‑width, glutes and abs tight.

Toby Williamson
Oct 292 min read


How to Perform The Snatch
Overview Few movements demand the same blend of speed, strength, mobility, and precision as the snatch. Originating on the Olympic platform, it asks an athlete to take a loaded barbell from the floor to locked‑out overhead in a single fluid motion that unfolds in less than a second. Because there is zero margin for error, the snatch exposes technical flaws faster than any other lift, making it a keystone diagnostic for coaches at every level. Beyond its spectacle, the snatch

Toby Williamson
Oct 295 min read
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