MOVEMENT GUIDE
Level 1 Training Guide | CrossFit
The Shoulder Press, continued
THE SHOULDER PRESS
MOVIE
The shoulder press is foundational to all the overhead lifts. The key elements of this lift are a neutral spine, straight bar path and correct overhead position.
1. SET-UP • Hip-width stance. • Elbows slightly in front of the bar.
• Hands just outside shoulders. • Full grip on the bar. • Bar rests on torso.
2. EXECUTION • Spine neutral and legs extended. • Heels down.
3. FINISH • Bar moves over the middle of the foot. • Shoulders push up into the bar.
• Complete at full arm extension.
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