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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

1183: Overhead Press Variations, the Benefits of Arching Back When Benching, When to Superset & MORE

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the differences between a front and behind the head overhead press, arching the back during a bench press, the pros and cons of super-setting, and gamification of fitness to build long-term habits.

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  • #Quah question #1 – What are the differences between a front and behind the head overhead press? Is one more beneficial than the other? (48:51)
  • #Quah question #2 – Why do lifters arch their back during a bench press? Is it actually safer? (58:12)
  • #Quah question #3 – What are the pros and cons of super-setting? (1:02:00)
  • #Quah question #4 – Do you think gamification, like the Fitbit or closing your rings on the Apple Watch, help build long term habits? (1:07:45)

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