What do you guys think about overhead lifts such as the military press?
Opinions on overhead lifting?
They can help build shoulder stability if done properly but can be very damaging if done improperly.
I personally think they are very beneficial; however, they must be done correctly, with proper weight, reps, and sets.
I’ve had a few neck strains from this exercise (military press…be careful.
Someone posted an article by Eric Cressey a while back that dealt with overhead lifting for pitchers: http://www.elitefts.com/documents/overhead_athlete.htm
It covers most of the reasons why he has his athletes avoid overhead pressing, and it also gives some alternatives.