Weightlifting Athletic Circuit Method

In the upright “tall” posture press the barbell in a wide grip from behind the neck till full extension

start with the basic posture and add specific instruction

keeping everything the same like exercise 1#1 (High Pull Wide)
lean a little bit more forward to create a vertical line, not hitting the back of your head when lifting
in this position the line of gravity of the bar ends downard in a triangular point just below the end of the scapulae
some coaches like to have already your stance in the receiving position – wider and a little bit more outward turned feet

moving the bar

using the same grip width like exercise 1#1 (High Pull Wide)
the bar rests on the upper part of your trapezium muscles
sometimes you need to lift your scapula’s upward to create a muscle frame to put the barbell on
bring the elbows under your wrists
the wrist is slightly bent backward – the bar leaning on the first line of bones – kind of mid in the wrist
this is the complete opposite of turning in when lifting, hence pressing starts exo-rotated
depedent on your elbows in the end of the extension phase you can either bring the biceps to the ceiling or have it a little bit more angled forward
start pressing by bringing your scapulae out – kind of pulling the bar apart – yes…again!
- this engages e.g. your lattissimus dorsi
some coaches prefer you to bring your shoulders up when pressing, we like to keep them sort of leveled
the name “Back Elbow Press” refers to the extension of the elbows, not pushing the arms up