Static press

DON´T GIVE UP ON THE PRESS

Nov 2, 2025

Weight training

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Hugo Noya Enríquez

In this post, I´m going to discuss how to use the hips and torso in a press without the bounce – sometimes called “Press 1.0” – for lifters who are unable to incorporate the dynamic start. This explanation comes from the Starting Strength Coach Andrew Lewis. The correct use of the press incorporates a layback,…