Sika Strength's Favourite Strict(ish) Presses & Pressers

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00:00 - Intro
01:24 - Dmitry Klokov
03:56 - Mart Seim
05:27 - Shane Hunt
07:15 - Larry Wheels
09:25 - Eddie Hall
11:56 - Eoin Murphy
13:42 - How to Boost Your Press
15:42 - Outro

[@trezdenjohnson7656]

“It’s Sika Strength for a reason…” lezzzzzzgoooooooo

[@crazycjk]

Shane Hunt is pretty strong but I prefer his brother, Mike

[@pattyfrickinsmokes4118]

Brother Mike is cool. But I prefer cousin Yuric.

[@Lordoftheswollen]

You guys are unBEARable.

[@xinsanedefeatx]

As I mentioned on another channel recently, Klokov's 495lbs push press at RPE blyat will probably always be my favorite overhead lift ever

[@BEM-vf3kx]

Hahahahaha u have made my day!!! I will be using RPE blyak regularly!!!

[@getstrongby4038]

Sounds interesting I still think big zs 205kg log for 4 reps is the best showing of overhead ever

[@danielhenderson762]

495 what?

[@tylerlofgren1775]

I can't believe Spongebob wasn't on this list.

[@sikastrength]

SORRT TYLER!

[@importantstuff1130]

@@sikastrength Sent you an email with new videos for a new video ^^

[@BrandonWilliams-wf6hg]

Omg I can't believe you didn't include Donald ducks 107 for 10 back in 1988

[@zennappi]

Ilya vs Meso "strick press" competion is hilarious

[@andrewcoates4952]

Shane Hunt’s got a big career ahead of him! My current favourite PLer

[@Eipotttatsch]

If you're going to include strongman you have to include Iron Biby. Dude has incredible pressing strength and 5ons of them up online

[@xaviermitchell578]

Biby has the strongest shoulders ever

[@dinnybam2057]

Wish they would bring back the clean and press. I know the Olympic press got a lot of hate for the lean back but Serge Redings 228 clean and press is still one of the most incredible and badass displays of pressing strength ever.

[@Pantelifts10]

Love strict ohp way more than bench. Hit an 89kg pr last night and felt amazing! 100kg on the horizon 😁

[@Ben-qe8ju]

Lads how could you omit Serge Redding’s 228kg clean & press?!

[@josephm.noviello1996]

Picking it up off the floor and strict pressing overheard is alot harder than taking it off the rack. Totally different exercise.

[@RevanDuvalcane]

The thing is the over head press is much more applicable to more situations than the bench press, it needs more emphasis!

[@Pantelifts10]

That is 100% correct

[@arslans3036]

Mike Israetel's old videos of him strict pressing are amazing

[@CnCstrengthperformance]

Thank you for the great content.

[@andrewferris9039]

Good content as always lads

[@Scott-zh5ip]

It was the Viking press and I think they call it a double knee bend. Awesome vid guys. Klokov was my fav.

[@bryanw8490]

Any thoughts on Chase Lindley's OHP? He's a starting strength guy that does a slight dip and then a CRAZY back angle as he pushes/locks out the press. Keeps his legs straight if you watch closely, but throws his hips forward. I think he does 405 pounds.

[@aavila1206]

The double lay back was pretty common technique in Olympic weightlifting way back when

[@mrdfk9410]

Yes, they need to see Chase Lindley for sure!

[@LeadGRuaidri]

Chase Lindley can't be mentioned cause it won't fit the narrative that Rip has never coached a strong athlete before. But he needs love, boys got a dump truck and can shift tin.

[@CeroAshura]

@Pink Crab Hands chase is part man part farm horse, can't really put him in the running for human lifting

[@JbskMsj]

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[@MellonVegan]

11:05 You're allowed to get it overhead any way you like (just not to rest it on your head). But most SHWs will push press it and some who can't do that like Eddie (bc of his knees) or Biby (technique, I guess) or have more trouble with the clean will do some hybrid bench thing. In the 80 kilo (I like to call us strongmanlets) category category, I think it's 50/50 between push presses and proper (split) jerks. Depends on the athlete.

[@CeroAshura]

Them beautiful over under cleans on the axel bar are why I enjoy watching the lighter strongman comps

[@leftphilange69]

@@CeroAshura have you seen how Alan thrall does it with a turnover into a one handed zombie squat, then bounces into a front rack? It’s an oddity for sure, but a thing of beauty. You can see him practice it in some of the videos leading up to his latest competition. Very cool. I’d never seen it before

[@leftphilange69]

Strong manlets lmao 😂

[@MellonVegan]

@@leftphilange69 The more traditional nicknames of hobbits and midgets are also popular. ^^

[@nathanmason4140]

Great video

[@BarbellsForBreakfast]

Finally made it to Sikastan! (at least in a video) Also regarding pressing: there was a time where Dmitry Berestov had some sort of Pressing battle with Klokov. He is/was definetly around 160kg as well. I also read Klokovs Press PR is 180kg (but I have never seen a video). There is also a video of Chingiz Mogushkov strict pressing 180kg iirc (somewhere - probably on Klokovs channel) and some ridiculous push presses of Chingiz (on par with his jerk numbers :D). And I guess many strongman could have been included as well ;). First of all Iron Biby.

[@danielghesquiere2011]

Funny I watched the klokov press seminar last night. Nothings harder to increase than a 1rm strict press.

[@N3RDYLICIOUS]

HAHAH the press and impressive joke had me laughing so hard, good edit.

[@shifty220]

Still love Chingiz and Berestov having a blast pressing together

[@Chris_Jenkins_Wales_Strongest]

That 120kg is impressive. Watched this video today, managed 110kg, 120kg has eluded me for years 😂 Great videos, enjoying these and the more recent Tokyo ones 😊👍

[@WonderrDogg]

Klokov has such an aesthetic press

[@hairyape_8103]

Eddies Axle press is by far my favorite and harder than a barbell. Maybe not a shoulder press exactly but as strict as it gets

[@pronetobouts4145]

Honestly expressing my thoughts

[@ledak7790]

Oh my god I can’t believe you didn’t include Case Lindley’s 405 not-so-strict press

[@matija700]

Klokov is unreal

[@lukasdubb]

Nice

[@christopherroberts2500]

God damn Gurph, I didn't think your strict press was that high! I only saw the 100kg clean and press you did a few years back. On the subject, which I've talked about elsewhere, is there ANYONE, weightlifting or not, who has strict pressed 1.5x bodyweight ASIDE from Klokov? He was about 107kg at his Power Weekend, which means he was just over 1.5x body weight. I can't think of a single other weightlifter who has done that. I do recall seeing a video on Klokov's Instagram where he did a 1+2 clean and strict press at 165kg. There are rumours he's done 170kg, though no video exists to my knowledge. I can certainly believe it though. Concerning Larry Wheels, I've always maintained that isn't a strict press. Extremely impressive, but a strict press it is not. Too much back arch, momentum from the bounce, and he started halfway up his face. And nothing feels so good like ripping a huge strict press in the gym.

[@brettb5089]

Klokov has said his all time best press was 180. There is a video of him doing 165x2 and 170x1 on his instagram from probably 2 or 3 years ago. He also snatch pressed around 150 at that time.

[@Pohka]

I think the reason eddie hall had his shirt taped up was because someone ripped the sleeve on 1 side and he needed show the sponsers logo but he didnt have another shirt

[@makeascene1587]

Oh my god! I can’t believe you didn’t include Mr So-and-so!!

[@BernhardKohli]

That 120kg.... huge respect from a guy who can barely eke out a strict HSPU after years of CrossFit. Inspiring... And then Klokov is just from another world!! ⚡️🙌👍💪

[@alistairthompson2750]

I take it the cilp of illya vs meso was post legend illya klokov is a beast 2011 worlds still my fav comp

[@Vsevolod3788]

Bodyweight strict press is an easy achievement if you're a lightweight lifter but it's so hard to progress futher. I pressed 75 kgs in the first year of lifting weighing 72 kgs and doing linear 5x5 program. The progress suddenly stopped since then and it took me another 2 years to press 80 kgs.

[@DartAleks]

Could you review push presses now?

[@brettb5089]

I remember seeing a video on Klokov’s instagram a few years ago where he pressed 165x2 and 170x1. He has said his all time pr is 180. Probably did that around the time he totaled 442.5.

[@brettb5089]

Found it. It’s from June 23rd 2020. He does 160x2 and 170x1.

[@BouchaalaReda]

Omg I can't believe you didn't do my video pressing 80kg as an 80kg, well that was a happy moment for me 😂 ahum ahum just commenting for the algo XD Nice video lads, really enjoyable.

[@Pantelifts10]

Nice numbers man. Not easy at all. I am 89kg and hit 89 yesterday lol

[@watchnerd]

I'd love to hear your take on Toshiki Yamamoto's latest press video, even as a short clip.

[@SuperSilver316]

Need Paul Anderson’s 402 in comp

[@tashi108]

how could you not include Algo Macschnalgos 3 time body weight press?

[@Fredbernier14]

Suspicious

[@rasmusmott]

Klokov has done 170 kg in 2020. Its on his insta

[@AfferbeckBeats]

Murakami does some mad presses, he did some 140x3 presses with all greens today, and the most lopsided elbows you'll ever see. Japanese and Korean lifters also tend to press from kind of eye height like Larry.

[@christopherroberts2500]

109kg lifter Seo Huiyeop has done a 130kg strict press, and a 121kg BTN, or 'Klokov' press. Insanely impressive.

[@Wayf4rer]

I've always been curious why some of asian lifters tend to press so high, surely there's some reasoning behind it

[@williamgutierrez3199]

How’s about a reaction on a Power Klokov Weekend competition. I thought those were some impressive lifts.

[@Axtellman]

Which do you think is more important? A big press or push press?

[@BaldOmniMan]

Freakie D is in the convo too, Natty 350 lbs OHP

[@rage6224]

bump

[@BaldOmniMan]

@@rage6224 no seriously, he’s heavier but he’s on par with these gear abusers

[@rage6224]

@@BaldOmniMan I wasn't trolling either, his lifts are insane. My man needs some recognition

[@BaldOmniMan]

@@rage6224 bro I agree 100%

[@StarPlatinumSchmidt]

Y'all have any tips for shitty overhead ROM? Everytime I go to press overhead once in a while my shoulder ratchets in and out after the training session from (attempting) forcing it into the proper ROM during the press.

[@MellonVegan]

Btw, Iron Biby did a 240 kg almost strict press. A bit like Larry's press here but stricter than that.

[@patrickmiller7963]

I cannot believe you left out Superman's one-handed 200 quintillion ton overhead press from All Star Superman (2011). Clearly in the discussion of the greats.

[@francesco_pesi]

next summer i''l be on a pilgrimage at saint sikasburg

[@SuperSilver316]

Are elbow sleeves just like a huge no no overall for strict pressing? I’ve been using them for my 1RM attempts and heavier work sets, I don’t think I get much out of them outside of like keeping the elbows warm. On like a purely placebo level I think they help me wedge a little harder as I’m pressing, but beyond that I don’t think they contribute to strength that much. Though I guess from the perspective of an oly lifter they are banned in comp, so I guess that makes sense?

[@kbkman7742]

Klokov's strict press was always impressive due to how explosive he is off his chest. It's like someone hit start on a hydraulic machine.

[@alexrinaldi5661]

Eddie Hall is much stronger!

[@TageChe98]

The most I’ve strict pressed is 110kg, I’ve done 112.5kg with a slight dip in my knees as well

[@JO-jn1wy]

That 120kg was very sus. Gotta love when his bench and strict press are practically the same, weightlifter’s flex

[@dominicniemand2378]

Coincidence of the power Clean strict press competition of ChugusTalakhatze?

[@yannickp.2430]

get stronger = life better

[@Anthony-fc8dw]

Serge Redding - 502lb. (228kg.) Clean & Press

[@masprevoo326]

I think strongmen are allowed to pushpress the axle, but Eddie strict pressed it because of a knee injury (not sure but i think he said this)

[@trapromo]

dont forget about iron biby strict pressing 250 kg or something silly like that, high like larry, but still .. he got the axle wr not long ago, where pressing it is easy for him, hard part was getting it to his chest

[@Yupppi]

Can you guys make some Klokov videos? Only know the name and a couple of things, but I recognize he's a big name and seems nice and cool.

[@joconnell]

His trouser waist band explanation for power cleans was fab.

[@scott7331]

Gurph on despot mode in that intro

[@loungeroomlifting2223]

My best is 125 @ 90 loved strict press but exclusively powerlifting now means no OHP in my program 😑

[@Pantelifts10]

With how bastardized the bench is becoming in powerlifting (crazy arches and extra wide grips),tiny rom etc they should consider replacing it with strict OHP. But of course that'll never happen

[@HikoSeijuroXIII]

Shane Hunt also operates an entire bakery.

[@e.c.9468]

Pretty sure Koklyaev has done some insane strict presses

[@liamstephenson1686]

Younger Gurph smashing that 120kg was glorious.

[@Frick5171]

On the topic of wearing sleeves for your elbows. I've done in the past but that was because I was training in a shop with minimal heat and the temperature outside was -20°c. Outside of that I don't understand why people do wear sleeves on their elbows.

[@christopherroberts2500]

Same. I've been pressing without recently, and find I'm more or less hitting 98%+ of my sleeved numbers.

[@SuperSilver316]

Seems like it’s a good placebo to keep the joint warm, akin to knee sleeves. 🤷🏾‍♂️ it’s unclear to me if you can squeeze a pound or two out of them, but I don’t think they really have a huge impact on strength.

[@Frick5171]

@@SuperSilver316 I never found it to be an increase on my numbers and allow me to lift a few more kilos. I just found them useful to use on my elbows when training and very cold conditions

[@SuperSilver316]

Yeah agreed, I don’t feel stronger with them, but perhaps more stable.

[@eliezermelendez4417]

Yeah pressing is definitely my weakness,78kg bw and 180kg back squat and deadlift but only 115kg bench press😭😭

[@wdlaw4204]

10:22 "double dipping"

[@sergiomarungo3988]

Watch chase lindley, he pressed 405 in comp.

[@nealc8321]

Larry’s lift was legit …yeah he unracked to his clavicle but then watch him clearly lower it into an acceptable position before properly strict pressing it 👍

[@BlueSuedeAsics]

Julius Maddox just did a humongous seated press with horrendous ROM. But like Larry huge weight is huge weight

[@TheBilaras97]

iron biby's 240 strict is the most insane shit i have ever seen

[@crazycjk]

Re: Eddie Hall, it's a Viking Press and the 2nd knee bend is called Double Dipping, just fyi!

[@theghostofjimmcknight4378]

freakied0550 is my favorite strict presser

[@gabrielthompson2017]

Damn

[@eoinryan8222]

You should have included Iron Biby's 220kg strict press

[@thenajsguy2.061]

Iron biby?

[@amelatencia]

Berestov did 164 in klokov powerweekend !!!

[@robd399]

Search big chris OHP 200kg x 2

[@npc4188]

Dont forget mighty THRUSTERS next

[@getstrongby4038]

I've just push press 115kg So now my goal is to beat gurph on strict press!!! 😆

[@getstrongby4038]

It's getting done

[@drewe51]

Before I watch the video, you gotta look up Kevin Levrone' French-press/overhead presses. He's a bodybuilder, but had stupid shoulders and triceps.

[@thenattygorilla]

Serge Reding?

[@ericooliveira9693]

What are your thoughts on the "press 2.0" that gets pushed a lot in powerlifting circles? As I understand it there's a dip before the press (kind of like what Larry Wheels does) and a bend at the hip to start the movement. It's definitely not as pretty as a normal strict press, but I won't knock it since I haven't tried it.

[@Zethalai]

They should just do an honest push press at that point.

[@aidanivesdavis]

I've tried that and I think it's a shitty lift. From experience, it doesn't feel good on the back and the technique is just janky overall. Like, why are we doing it this way? If I wanted to use my lower body to help move the bar, I would do a push press or a jerk. The point of the strict press is to strictly train the parts of the body involved in pressing, not to get good at whipping your hips back and forth. The Olympic Press (or Press 2.0) was invented as a way to basically cheat back when the Press was a competition lift in weightlifting. They would try to get away with whipping their hips and laying wayyyy back under the bar, since they weren't allowed to bend their knees. Better to do it strict, I say. Build legit upper body pressing strength, no tricks.

[@alextheguy1858]

Powerlifting Circles or Rippetoe Circles?

[@ericooliveira9693]

@@alextheguy1858 Actually yeah, the people I've seen talk about the "press 2.0" are Rippetoe-adjacenct. I'm not sure if it's just a Starting Strength thing or if this style of pressing has other adepts

[@alextheguy1858]

@@ericooliveira9693 It's originally what Olympic Lifting turned the press into, before it was removed from competition. Rippetoe has more recently pushed for its revival in Starting Strength(New Editions, original was Strict) for whatever reason.

[@xinsanedefeatx]

5:06 this moment will go down in the annals of history as when the Non-Democratic Republic of Sikastan officially declared war on the Totally-Democratic Republic of Iran

[@aidanivesdavis]

Mart Seim DID tear his pec benching 100kg!! Insane to think how that happened when he EASILY strict presses 150 for reps. I wonder if it's a freak accident, a lack of pec development from years of only pressing vertically, or if that just shows how dangerous benching can be.

[@Warriormanners]

Bench pressing is not dangerous lmao

[@madworld109]

The dangers of benching are really just the same as the dangers of any other lift

[@suppositionstudios]

My favourite press was my 60KG because I only wet myself and didn't cry like when I did 40KG

[@jessedion5774]

Chase lindley oly press 184kg

[@NotLuigi]

I dunno if you guys looked it up or really even care but I'm gonna tell you anyways because algorithm. Push press and split jerk are 100% allowed in Strongman it's just that 99% of the time the athletes are so brutally strong they just brute force the weight overhead and say fuck the technique. You see the "smaller" lifters like Novikov and Kerney push and split jerk because they aren't as "fuck off strong" as people like Eddie Hall or Iron Biby which has led to some controversy when Rob Kerney took the American log lift record off of Robert Oberst who didn't accept the record calling it the "American split jerk record" Maritns Licis also used to split jerk on the log but stopped because it was destroying his knees

[@egodominustuus9167]

I think the reason strongmen don't use the split jerk is because of the time it takes to master the technique. Unlike weightlifters who only have two lifts they have to do in competition that they can primarily focus on, strongmen have a whole host of different lifts and events that can show up in any given competition, so they have to be more of a jack of all trades. The only strongman competitor who I remember using the clean & jerk in strongman competition was Raimonds Bergmanis, who had an Olympic lifting background, though I also know that Martins Licis has also mastered the clean & jerk from his KZbin videos.

[@JD_2597]

The most impressive presser here is klokov without a doubt. His presses are 100% strict. Straight from the clavicle with zero leg drive. I've seen a very old video of him on KZbin strict pressing between 170-180 kg. Hard to find though and it was filmed on a potato

[@larryboi2706]

I think there is a clip of Klokov 170 strict press on his IG. Do not quote me tho

[@importantstuff1130]

What about Bibys 240 strict-ish partial rep? Obviously hoorific technique, but damn, that's 240kg

[@dustinirwin1]

no serge redding??!!

[@yigitatas7532]

Iron Biby’s missing

[@leftphilange69]

What does sika mean?!

[@alimehrozi2828]

Is 86kg for 5 reps a good standing military press? I'm 107 kg and I'm 196cm

[@Andreastheduck]

not bad. my great-grandma strict presses 85kg for 5 reps@45kg 155cm, but that's 1kg heavier than her and she's been lifting for 75 years now. kudos to you, bucko

[@aidanivesdavis]

That's really impressive to me!!

[@christopherroberts2500]

Better than most for sure. My best is 85kg for 5, though I'm 3kg lighter than you (and shorter lol)

[@Pantelifts10]

I think is really good especially if you're not a professional lifter juiced to the max. I did 89kg at 89kg bodyweight and I think it's above average