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When you do shoulder presses sitting down, starting the lift behind your head puts your upper back in a rounded position, while starting in front of your head keeps it arched — this probably puts different kinds of stress on your spine.
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Overhead shoulder press – In-front of the head or behind the head?
Cross-Sectional Study
Human
The study found that lifting behind your head starts with a rounded upper back, while lifting in front starts with a more arched posture, just like the claim says.
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