Front Physiol July 2022 PMID 35936912

Front vs Back and Barbell vs Machine Overhead Press: An Electromyographic Analysis and Implications For Resistance Training.

Giuseppe Coratella, Gianpaolo Tornatore, Stefano Longo, Fabio Esposito, Emiliano Cè

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Discussions highlight key findings, such as the back overhead press activating shoulder muscles more and front presses engaging the chest, with participants referencing these points to explore training strategies. The tone reflects both curiosity and recognition of the study's potential influence, for example, with phrases like 'different stimuli' and 'training routine,' which reveal a genuine interest and engagement with the topic.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the article's findings about muscle activation differences with varied overhead presses.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show curiosity about how different exercise variations target muscles, indicating moderate interest.

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Comments delve into specifics about muscle stimulation and training implications, reflecting active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the research could influence training choices, though not fundamentally changing practices.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compares muscle activity during different types of overhead presses (front vs. back, barbell vs. machine) and finds that doing a back-overhead press (backBMP) increases activation in the medial and posterior deltoid muscles, while front presses (frontBMP and frontMSP) tend to activate the pectoralis major more.
  • Muscle activity was measured using electromyography during both the upward and downward phases of the lift, revealing that the backBMP generally produces more muscle excitement in key shoulder muscles.
  • The findings suggest that choosing between front and back overhead presses can target different muscles, with backBMP emphasizing certain shoulder muscles and front presses (especially using a machine) better engaging the chest muscles for variety in resistance training.]

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Daniel Richter | StrengthLog
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Higher muscle activity in rear and medial deltoids from behind-the-neck presses than front overhead presses. https://t.co/pDVdPOwfbi

Aug 9, 2022 · 5 likes · 5,783 followers View post →
Giuseppe Coratella Ph.D.
@CoratellaPh · X

Front vs Back and Barbell vs Machine Overhead Press: An Electromyographic Analysis and Implications For Resistance … https://t.co/6hyslssLLT Now online in @FrontPhysiol

Aug 9, 2022 · 4 likes · 298 followers View post →
Frontiers - Physiology
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New Research: Front vs Back and Barbell vs Machine Overhead Press: An Electromyographic Analysis and Implications For Resistance Training https://t.co/yotLNWTtGo #Physiology

Jul 23, 2022 · 1 share · 8,634 followers View post →
Craig TX
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RT @FrontPhysiol: New Research: Front vs Back and Barbell vs Machine Overhead Press: An Electromyographic Analysis and Implications For Res…

Jul 24, 2022 · 1 share · 862 followers View post →
GDLeahy
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"Different variations of overhead press appear to provide different stimuli to the shoulder muscles and may be used accordingly during the training routine." https://t.co/IX3K28cAA0

Aug 12, 2022 · 675 followers View post →
GDLeahy
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"Performing back overhead press enhances the excitation of medial and posterior and partly anterior deltoid, while front overhead favors pectoralis major." https://t.co/IX3K28cAA0

Sep 21, 2022 · 675 followers View post →

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GDLeahy
@GDLeahy · X

"Performing back overhead press enhances the excitation of medial and posterior and partly anterior deltoid, while front overhead favors pectoralis major." https://t.co/IX3K28cAA0

Sep 21, 2022 · 675 followers View post →
GDLeahy
@GDLeahy · X

"Different variations of overhead press appear to provide different stimuli to the shoulder muscles and may be used accordingly during the training routine." https://t.co/IX3K28cAA0

Aug 12, 2022 · 675 followers View post →
Daniel Richter | StrengthLog
@strengthlogapp · X

Higher muscle activity in rear and medial deltoids from behind-the-neck presses than front overhead presses. https://t.co/pDVdPOwfbi

Aug 9, 2022 · 5 likes · 5,783 followers View post →
Giuseppe Coratella Ph.D.
@CoratellaPh · X

Front vs Back and Barbell vs Machine Overhead Press: An Electromyographic Analysis and Implications For Resistance … https://t.co/6hyslssLLT Now online in @FrontPhysiol

Aug 9, 2022 · 4 likes · 298 followers View post →
Craig TX
@AntiAgingN · X

RT @FrontPhysiol: New Research: Front vs Back and Barbell vs Machine Overhead Press: An Electromyographic Analysis and Implications For Res…

Jul 24, 2022 · 1 share · 862 followers View post →
Frontiers - Physiology
@FrontPhysiol · X

New Research: Front vs Back and Barbell vs Machine Overhead Press: An Electromyographic Analysis and Implications For Resistance Training https://t.co/yotLNWTtGo #Physiology

Jul 23, 2022 · 1 share · 8,634 followers View post →
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