Sitting Press Down
Intermediate (5/10)equipment.cadillac/trapeze_table
Position: SeatedEnergy: 4/10~60s
Cueing
Find length first; coordinate breath with movement; keep transitions smooth; quality over quantity.
Anatomy & Muscles
PrimarySecondary
Primary Muscles
Rectus AbdominisExternal Obliques
Secondary Muscles
Internal ObliquesTransverse AbdominisSternocleidomastoid
Regressions
Reduce range of motion; keep head down; bend knees; use lighter springs/support; slow tempo. | Perform prep version (e.g., tabletop legs, assisted arms, shorter lever).
Progressions
Hold press; add breath pause; deeper scoop at bottom.
Common Errors
Shrugging shoulders; arching back; locking elbows.
Contraindications
- Lumbar Disc Hernia
- Osteoporosis (Flexion Risk)
- Shoulder Sensitivity
- Wrist Sensitivity
