Military Press Strength That Transfers: Only if You Use Your Lats (opens in new tab)

In StrongFirst, it’s been said—and I wholeheartedly agree—that pressing strength transfers to many other key lifts. But only if you are pressing correctly. When it comes to strength training, many lifters focus on pressing overhead without truly understanding how lat engagement plays a crucial role. The lats, or latissimus dorsi, are often overlooked in pressing mechanics. Yet they are foundational for generating stability, power, and efficient force transfer.