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    1. parnassto

      parnassto Well-Known Member

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      I always wonder which one I should do and why. Should I switch it up a lot or stick with just one? Which one? And why?

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    2. jailynn24hb

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      Standing or seated miltary press?

      Standing. Makes it a much more functional lift.
       
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    3. Capone

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      Standing or seated miltary press?

      Maybe from a powerlifting standpoint, but as far as hypertrophy goes, sitting overhead press is much better.
       
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      Standing or seated miltary press?

      Standing - better for overall body work

      Sitting - better shoulder isolation
       
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    5. jailynn24hb

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      Standing or seated miltary press?

      Without a doubt, standing.
       
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      Standing or seated miltary press?

      better for what?

      i prefer standing as i can use more musculature to support and stabilize my spine, including my glutes and hamstrings.
       
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      Standing or seated miltary press?

      I like switching it up from time to time (every three weeks or so). I find I progress better in my pressing strength and shoulder size that way.
       
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      Standing or seated miltary press?

      I always do barbell standing. When i feel my shoulder specifically need more work i do dumbbells seated as assistance.
       
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      Standing or seated miltary press?

      Barbell work should always be used for compound, functional lifts, not for isolation. If you want to isolate, there are better ways. Just use dumbbells.
       
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      Standing or seated miltary press?

      You should definitely work towards the standing being a strong lift. Mine is horrible and I have been taking the steps to make it better. I can't do much weight with the standing yet so I knock those out first and then follow that with a seated exercise with heavier weights so the delts get worked harder. The stronger standing press will carryover well with many other exercises.
       
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