D3 - On the safety and efficacy of overhead lifting Flashcards
What does the press do with the weight overhead?
The press locks the weight out overhead to engage all the musculature on both the front and back of the shoulder.
What is the optimal engagement for pressing overhead in terms of shoulder anatomy?
The trapezius engagement at the top of the press is optimal for pressing overhead because the shoulder blades (scapula) support the weight overhead
What supports what when the arms are either overhead or hanging from the shoulders?
The trapezius supports what the arms support
Which muscles hold the load overhead during the press?
The trapezius supporting the scapulae
What produces a shrug of the shoulders at the top of the press?
The proper alignment for the load and the skeleton
What is the role of the serratus when the shoulder is shrugged forward?
When the shoulder is shrugged forward
How do the shrug at the top of the press and strong serratus work together to avoid shoulder impingement?
The shrug at the top of the press and strong serratus work together to avoid shoulder impingement in healthy shoulders.
What is the risk associated with any load lifted overhead for high reps?
Any load lifted overhead for high reps carries only a very small risk of injury
Why is high-rep pressing considered necessary training?
High-rep pressing is necessary training for anyone who must be prepared for the inevitable necessity of moving loads under less-than-ideal circumstances that frequently exist in daily life.
What is significant about the ammo can press in terms of safety and diagnostics?
The ammo can press is self-limiting
What does teaching lifters to use their legs to move submaximal loads overhead safeguard?
Teaching lifters to use their legs to move submaximal loads overhead safeguards them and is a potent facilitator of midline stabilization in high-rep pressing.
