Getting weight overhead from behind

Nick | 02/18/2015 | 2

Within the realm of functional movements, there are some underlying themes and patterns that we like to focus on – pulling, pressing, squatting, hip opening, hip closing, etc.  Mixing these up and trying to get a good smattering across any given week is a really great way to make sure we train ourselves in a complete manner.

It’s also important to vary how we approach each of these movements – changing the plane of pulling or pushing, squatting and deadlifting from different stances.  Today, we’ll be going overhead with a wider (snatch width) grip from behind the neck instead of from the front rack.  While this will be similar to a standard push press, the differences are important to focus on.  They will most likely change the weight we are able to move, and that’s ok.  Also, note that practicing bringing the weight down is just as important as working on getting it up in the first place.  If you can’t catch it well on your shoulders, you’re only going to be good for one rep…

STR:

behind the neck snatch grip push press

3-3-3-3-3

WOD:

12 OHS (135/95)
500m Row
9 OHS
500m Row
6 OHS
500m Row