Exercise technique

stalder press

The stalder press is a challenging bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the triceps, while also engaging the shoulders and core. It involves a combination of squatting and pressing movements, requiring significant strength, balance, and coordination.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended overhead.
  2. Bend your knees slightly and engage your core.
  3. Lower your body down into a squat position while keeping your arms extended overhead.
  4. As you squat down, press your arms down towards the ground, engaging your triceps.
  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the squat, then push through your heels to stand back up while simultaneously raising your arms back overhead.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Shoulders, Core.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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