Pushcompound

PLATE-LOADED SHOULDER PRESS

Custom Training: Plate-Loaded Shoulder Press. One controlled movement out and back counts as one repetition. Train both sides equally for unilateral variants.

HOW TO PERFORM

  1. 1

    Load both press arms evenly and set the seat for a comfortable shoulder-height start.

  2. 2

    Press overhead through a comfortable range while keeping the ribs controlled.

  3. 3

    Lower the resistance back to shoulder height with control.

THE STANDARD

Custom Training: Plate-Loaded Shoulder Press. One controlled movement out and back counts as one repetition. Train both sides equally for unilateral variants.

COACHING CUES

Keep the load balanced over the body instead of leaning backward.Record the displayed resistance or added plates consistently; pulley ratios and starting resistance differ between machines.

COMMON MISTAKES

  • Finishing the press by overextending the lower back.

300WOD STANDARDS

Foundation
Hoplite
Elite
Spartan

CUSTOM TRAINING ONLY

EQUIPMENT

Machine