Trunk leans away from the pressing side
QL on the opposite side compensates for weak core.
Overactive muscles
Quadratus lumborumTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollQuadratus lumborum↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchQL side-bend stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Half-Kneeling Press (DB/KB)
Coaching cues
- Down knee on the floor; front foot flat — 90/90 position
- Brace core; squeeze the glute of the down leg
- Press straight up — no trunk rotation or lateral lean
- Lower under control; maintain position throughout
Common faults 2
Hip flexes on the down-knee side
Down knee hip doesn't extend; hip flexors stay shortened.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗