The Press and The Squat

If you are new to this blog see first post: http://speedstrengthcombine.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-competition-events.html

The overhead press is one of the optional lifts in the strength portion of the combine.This lift test upper body strength in particular the shoulders.  As the other lifts, this lift is scored based on a standard:  146 lbs.

The proper form for this lift is important.  Please go here for a review of how your lift should look.

If you feel you have trouble with your shoulders, or otherwise don't feel that you can perform this lift, then you may elect not to perform it or not include your score.  You can choose instead to do the squat.

The Squat is no doubt one of the best exercises in the weight room, and bar none the best leg exercise.  The standard against which you will be scored is 285 lbs.    To be counted, you must go deep enough so that your legs are nearly parallel with the floor.  see here.