CrossFit's Foundational Movements: The Strict Press

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.

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.

EXECUTION

Spine neutral and legs extended.

Heels down.

Bar moves over the middle of the foot.

Shoulders push up into the bar.

FINISH

Complete at full arm extension.