This is an excellent exercise for overall body strengthening. It combines the movements of the Romanian Dead-Lift with the overhead press. This exercise is somewhat difficult to describe.
Instructions:
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With the barbell on the floor, grasp with palms down with arms shoulder width apart. |
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Bend knees, keep back straight, slowly lift the bar using legs and lower back, until you are standing in a full upright position with the bar at your waist. |
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Pull the weight up with your arms so that the barbell is held with the elbows flexed and the bar at the level of the chest. |
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Slowly press the weight upward, over your head, fully extending the arms. Lower the weight by doing steps 4, 3, and 2 in reverse Repeat |
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Cautions: The clean portion of this exercise (Romanian DeadLift), can be dangerous for anyone with back difficulties. Athletes may prefer to avoid the clean portion of this exercise. Alternatives include military press, or seated front press. Curls (dumbell or barbell) may also be added.
