Press happens before fully standing
Leg drive is wasted before reaching full extension; the press becomes harder.
Overactive muscles
Anterior deltoidUpper trapezius
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗Squat · Full Body
Goblet Squat to Press (Combo)
Coaching cues
- Hold a kettlebell or dumbbell at chest in the goblet position
- Squat to full depth; stand up explosively
- At the top press the weight overhead to full lockout
- Lower back to the goblet position; descend into the next squat
Common faults 2
Knees cave on the squat portion
Adductors and TFL dominate under the goblet and press combined load.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗