Thread: DB shoulder press position

They don't have to be anywhere. Starting them at neck level will create a greater ROM, you'll get more out of the movement that way IMO.

There are different ways to go about positioning depending on your goals though. Since you are a beginner I would advise pressing starting from neck level, no needs to get fancy.

Well im not a beginner, eventhough im still young but ok. The only thing wrong with me is because im young my frame hasnt and wont develop until im 18, other than that i know what im doing.

And i was also a little curious about the bench position when shoulder pressing. Should it be completely straight up or slightly tilted back?

Originally Posted by GoLdeN M 07

Well im not a beginner, eventhough im still young but ok. The only thing wrong with me is because im young my frame hasnt and wont develop until im 18, other than that i know what im doing.

And i was also a little curious about the bench position when shoulder pressing. Should it be completely straight up or slightly tilted back?

I bring my Dbs to where they are parallel to the floor. If that is at my neck or head, I have no idea. I just know parallel is the safest, yet still productive start/finish.

I like my benches to tiled back, but just by one notch. Unless I am using the 'seat' and not the bench, I feel that the bench is actually forcing me forward if it is straight up.

I take a multi-position bench, set it straight up, then one notch down.

ok cool. In general and research, should shoulder presses be done on a bench very slightly tilted or straight up?

depends on comfort.

i choose not to sit down. it increases spinal load and it feels terribly uncomfortable to me.

Originally Posted by AKIRA

I bring my Dbs to where they are parallel to the floor. If that is at my neck or head, I have no idea. I just know parallel is the safest, yet still productive start/finish.

I like my benches to tiled back, but just by one notch. Unless I am using the 'seat' and not the bench, I feel that the bench is actually forcing me forward if it is straight up.

I take a multi-position bench, set it straight up, then one notch down.

The DBs are always parallel to the floor. Are you perhaps referring to your upper arms?

I just lower the dumbbells a short distance before touching my shoulders.

Originally Posted by CowPimp

The DBs are always parallel to the floor. Are you perhaps referring to your upper arms?

Yes. My arms look like perfect 90 degree angles, maybe a little lower.

Originally Posted by P-funk

depends on comfort.

i choose not to sit down. it increases spinal load and it feels terribly uncomfortable to me.

Spinal Load? So with my back situation, what would you think was easier on my back?

(Its feeling better. Slowly. )