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1183: Overhead Press Variations, the Benefits of Arching Back When Benching, When to Superset & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the differences between a front and behind the head overhead press, arching the back during a bench press, the pros and cons of super-setting, and gamification of fitness to build long-term habits.
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- #Quah question #1 – What are the differences between a front and behind the head overhead press? Is one more beneficial than the other? (48:51)
- #Quah question #2 – Why do lifters arch their back during a bench press? Is it actually safer? (58:12)
- #Quah question #3 – What are the pros and cons of super-setting? (1:02:00)
- #Quah question #4 – Do you think gamification, like the Fitbit or closing your rings on the Apple Watch, help build long term habits? (1:07:45)
People Mentioned
- Greg Glassman (@CrossFitCEO) Twitter
- Arthur Brooks (@arthurbrooks) Twitter
- James Wilks (@lightningwilks) Instagram
- Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac. (@chriskresser) Instagram
- Paul Saladino, MD (@carnivoremd) Instagram
- Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram
- Dr Shawn Baker (@SBakerMD) Twitter
- Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram
- Nir Eyal (@neyal99) Instagram
- Ryan Holiday (@ryanholiday) Instagram
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