The air press represents a pure test of the upper body thrust. Unlike bench pressures, which provide additional support, the air press requires complete body control and stability to move the weight vertically above the head.
Standing, the elevator consists in pressing a dumbbell from the shoulder level to a complete extension of the arm. Movement requires significant mobility of the shoulder, central stability and upper body strength. A good technique consists in creating a complete tension, maintaining a neutral spine and driving the weight upwards in a precise vertical path.
There are multiple variations, including the strict military press and the push press. The strict press requires pure resistance to the shoulder and arm, while the push press allows slight leg training to help move heavier weights. Each variation provides unique advantages and challenges.
Biomechanically, the air press hires several muscle groups. The deltoids provide the main thrust force, with significant contributions from the triceps, the top of the chest and the trunk muscles. Movement requires not only strength, but precise neuromuscular coordination.
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The air press represents a pure test of the upper body thrust. Unlike bench pressures, which provide additional support, the air press requires complete body control and stability to move the weight vertically above the head.
Standing, the elevator consists in pressing a dumbbell from the shoulder level to a complete extension of the arm. Movement requires significant mobility of the shoulder, central stability and upper body strength. A good technique consists in creating a complete tension, maintaining a neutral spine and driving the weight upwards in a precise vertical path.
There are multiple variations, including the strict military press and the push press. The strict press requires pure resistance to the shoulder and arm, while the push press allows slight leg training to help move heavier weights. Each variation provides unique advantages and challenges.
Biomechanically, the air press hires several muscle groups. The deltoids provide the main thrust force, with significant contributions from the triceps, the top of the chest and the trunk muscles. Movement requires not only strength, but precise neuromuscular coordination.
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The air press represents a pure test of the upper body thrust. Unlike bench pressures, which provide additional support, the air press requires complete body control and stability to move the weight vertically above the head.
Standing, the elevator consists in pressing a dumbbell from the shoulder level to a complete extension of the arm. Movement requires significant mobility of the shoulder, central stability and upper body strength. A good technique consists in creating a complete tension, maintaining a neutral spine and driving the weight upwards in a precise vertical path.
There are multiple variations, including the strict military press and the push press. The strict press requires pure resistance to the shoulder and arm, while the push press allows slight leg training to help move heavier weights. Each variation provides unique advantages and challenges.
Biomechanically, the air press hires several muscle groups. The deltoids provide the main thrust force, with significant contributions from the triceps, the top of the chest and the trunk muscles. Movement requires not only strength, but precise neuromuscular coordination.
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