Braden Welsh, Author at T NATION https://www.t-nation.com/author/braden-welsh/ T Nation Articles Mon, 14 Nov 2022 23:46:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.7 https://www.t-nation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/favicon.ico Braden Welsh, Author at T NATION https://www.t-nation.com/author/braden-welsh/ 32 32 Tip: Ring Press-Up https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-ring-press-up/ Mon, 13 Aug 2018 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-ring-press-up/ Strength is transferred proficiently through full body tension, and keeping your core intact while pressing your hands overhead requires the proper core stability and thoracic strength capacity to perform any variation of the overhead press. This drill will help with that.

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]]> Tip: Alternating Handcuff Drill https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-alternating-handcuff-drill/ Sun, 12 Aug 2018 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-alternating-handcuff-drill/ This mobility drill allows you to work through end ranges of motion while keeping your spine in line and only focusing on one arm being overhead. Perform the exercise slowly and challenge yourself through the tough sticking points.

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]]> Tip: Z Press Variations https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-z-press-variations/ Sat, 11 Aug 2018 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-z-press-variations/ Sitting with your legs straight out forces you to develop a considerable amount of hamstring flexibility, along with the requisite core tension to remain upright. As you press up, keep the implement stacked over your shoulder and hips until the finished position.

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]]> Tip: Full-Kneeling Dumbbell Overhead Press https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-full-kneeling-dumbbell-overhead-press/ Fri, 10 Aug 2018 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-full-kneeling-dumbbell-overhead-press/ This lift demands more mobility and strength from your T-spine to press overhead into the proper position. Use it to work your way up to do doing a proper standing overhead press. As you press, squeeze your glutes and core to maintain your pelvic position. If you lose your pelvic position, the stress will transfer

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]]> Tip: Half-Kneeling Bottoms Up Kettlebell Press https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-half-kneeling-bottoms-up-kettlebell-press/ Thu, 09 Aug 2018 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-half-kneeling-bottoms-up-kettlebell-press/ With this exercise, your chest angle will be upright, causing you to bear more of the weight through your spine. With the kettlebell upside down, this variation forces you to use all of your stabilizer muscles, resulting in a more proficient movement. Press the kettlebell directly overhead so that once your arm is fully extended,

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]]> Develop the Ultimate Overhead Press https://www.t-nation.com/training/develop-the-ultimate-overhead-press/ Thu, 09 Aug 2018 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/develop-the-ultimate-overhead-press/ The barbell shoulder press is a staple of strength and muscle building, but most lifters do it wrong. Consider that the humeral head is classified into three types: Type A (smooth), Type B (curved), and Type C (hooked). Your type determines which press you'll be capable of doing correctly. We don't need to get into

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