From The Back

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Most of the pressing we do is from the front rack position.  Today in the Olympic lifting class, we did some presses off the back.  As with any variation on a basic, there are usually a few things you can get out of it.

First off, enjoy the novelty.  It’s something different.  Light a candle.  Jump for joy.  Sing out loud.  Acknowledge that variety is a good thing in life and moving your body is no different.  If you move the same way all the time, it’s boring.

Secondly, notice how easy it is to put the bar in the right position overhead.  You face isn’t in the way!  You just push it straight up and BANG there it goes.

There are lots more reasons to try pressing off the back.  Try it.  See what you think.