Thread: Military press vs. dumbell press...

With exception of the bench press, any pressing motion lift I do I will always do standing. If I do with dumbbell, I will typically go for a full range of motion and lower the dumbbell down to my waist. I'll do it with a lighter weight than I would with a combined barbell.

To me, a 'military' press is done from the chest up, the weight never goes below the nipples and is pushed directly above the head or body in a straight motion. A standing version of the typical bench press.

I've only ever done any of my barbell pressing exercises without a standing rack, lifting the barbell directly from the floor.

how wide is your grip on standing military press

Originally Posted by ExLe

Both seated...

For people that have used both methods at different times...

Which did you prefer, what gave you better results?...

Has or does anybody do both durring their shoulder workout?...

I do both. Generally, I wear down the shoulder with db presses after a good warm-up, then lateral raises, then I'll do military presses to further fatigue the deltoids. It works great. Another thing you can do is the hammer strength shoulder press. One of the better machines and great to do negatives on

My Shoulder workout
4 sets Smith Machine. 6-8 reps. 225+ increase weight as necessary.
3 sets Standing Press, use the legs explode upwards. 135-165lbs 8-10reps
then do some dumbbell isolation work.
If that don't get you feeling right then you aren't moving enough weight.

Note: Smith machine will allow more weight--yes. But it is a nice controlled movement and wont screw your shoulders up unless your an idiot.
Standing press: Incorproates your entire body + balance. Develops explosive power.
Combine the two and you will build some nice strong shoulders.

Originally Posted by premo

how wide is your grip on standing military press

Mine? Typically neutral, shoulder width.