Press (Log)

A strongman-style pressing movement where a thick cambered log bar is cleaned to shoulder height and pressed overhead. This requires significant upper body strength and shoulder stability.

Instructions

1. Stand with the log in front of you and clean it to shoulder height, racking it across your shoulders with an overhand grip
2. Dip your knees slightly to generate momentum for the press
3. Explosively drive the log overhead by extending through your hips, knees, and arms
4. Push your head through the bar as it passes your face
5. Lock out with the log directly overhead
6. Control the descent as you return the log to your shoulders
7. Repeat for desired reps
8. Reset and repeat for another set

Tips

• Use the push press technique to drive the load more aggressively
• Maintain a tight core and avoid excessive back arching
• Position the log across the base of your neck, not your throat
• Practice the dip to build explosive power
• Start with lighter weight to develop shoulder stability
• Drive vertically through the midfoot for stability