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Wrist angle--easy to forget until it causes multiple issues during pressing and other upper body movements. Here are two good examples of maintaining wrist positioning under load--even oscillating load such as @underthebar is doing. Make sure you are paying attention to how much your wrists "crank back" i.e. go into extension during bench or other pressing work. A failure to do so can wreak havoc on your elbows and even contribute to shoulder and pec issues. ⁣

Dig the bar deep into the web of your thumb and lock it there with a tight grip. A good cue to help keep your grip tight is being sure to squeeze your pinkies as hard as possible--don't get lazy with it. This as well as starting the press with straight wrists will keep your wrist angle consistent through a rep or set. Be sure to wrap your wrists effectively--more discussion of that to come from elitefts in the future, stay tuned! ⁣


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