THE KLOKOV PRESS (A Gift from A Living Legend)

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  • The Klokov Press is a wonderful exercise named after a man who can have my babies any day of the week. What a scorchingly red hot hunk of manly man meat that man is.
    ahem
    Anyway, this is a great delt builder, and YES, it's behind the neck, and NO, that doesn't automatically mean that it's injurious.
    I mean, it might be, if you have poor mobility and have never spent time in that range of motion before, but build up to it. Start light. Do your face pulls. Use dumbbells as a bridge to this movement. Warm up well. Stick with high reps.
    Don't be an idiot, basically, and you'll be fine!
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  • @puruchithvp8536
    @puruchithvp8536 3 роки тому +135

    Klokov's grunt is probably what testosterone sounds like if it had a sound

    • @visheshdeepgautam
      @visheshdeepgautam 7 місяців тому

      Damn spot on... That grunt was crazy like it was nothing.

    • @michiel5160
      @michiel5160 Місяць тому

      Ever heard Don Frye talk?

  • @jim7666
    @jim7666 3 роки тому +48

    I hit a bench PR, 225 for like 2.5 reps, I was captain badass until I opened UA-cam and saw Dimitry SINGLE ARM snatch my PR.

    • @GVS
      @GVS  3 роки тому +15

      Yea UA-cam and Insta, ego killers.

  • @tomputhiya
    @tomputhiya 3 роки тому +133

    I laughed so hard at the beginning. Kind of hoped you'd use the same voice throughout 😂

  • @marcinmichalski9950
    @marcinmichalski9950 3 роки тому +45

    That skit at the beginning was hilariously good :)

  • @BluegillGreg
    @BluegillGreg 3 роки тому +37

    Weightlifting’s “shoulder dislocate” mobility drills can help get ready for this exercise. Also a lightweight technique bar with no plates is a good starting point.

    • @RJ-is9ko
      @RJ-is9ko 3 роки тому +6

      Practicing overhead squats with snatch grip preps you as well. Even simply holding the snatch position while standing with light/empty barbell for 10 to 20 secs.

    • @pilot.wav_theory
      @pilot.wav_theory 2 роки тому +6

      The shoulder dislocate is probably the single best shoulder mobility/flexibility exercises in my opinion. Its great for gymnastics as well ie handstand and back lever mobility/flexibility

    • @BluegillGreg
      @BluegillGreg 2 роки тому +2

      @@pilot.wav_theory Amen Brothers!

    • @iangraham-white5717
      @iangraham-white5717 3 місяці тому

      I alternate these with face pulls

    • @aegypiusmonachus
      @aegypiusmonachus 24 дні тому +2

      Doing barbell pullovers on a bench will also increase shoulder mobility.

  • @Lolek080195
    @Lolek080195 2 роки тому +2

    Just found it. Good, but Your newer edit of Klokov at the beginning of the recent OHP video was solid gold, I often watch it before workout if I am planning to overhead press on that day. And since I saw that video I fell in love with Klokov press. Once I did it two days in a row and hurt my shoulder a little bit but worth it, had to flex in front of brother and wife.

  • @FitLabb
    @FitLabb 3 роки тому +85

    Agree that behind the neck can possibly better isolate the deltoids, but I personally wouldn’t recommend it for my clients because of the increased risk for injury since most people have mobility & flexibility issues, or have weaknesses or muscle imbalances.
    I’d consider this a more specific, semi-advanced movement for someone who’s an experienced lifter with no mobility issues.

    • @GVS
      @GVS  3 роки тому +34

      Definitely. I rarely write them in programs unless they say they have experience with them or are an Olympic weightlifter. They're a great option but certainly riskier for some, for sure.

    • @miniweeddeerz1820
      @miniweeddeerz1820 2 роки тому

      Do you think the trap bar press is a good alternative considering similar hand positioning.

    • @branislavvucenovic7964
      @branislavvucenovic7964 2 роки тому +3

      @@miniweeddeerz1820 Having done both variations, I don't think they are very similar. Ofcourse you can press with a trap bar if you like it, it's an ok excercise. If you lack mobility and you want to press behind the neck you could try pin pressing behind the neck. Pick a height that feels safe and stable and then gradually lower the height of the pins every week(or every 2 or 3 weeks) until the bar rests on your traps.

    • @miniweeddeerz1820
      @miniweeddeerz1820 Рік тому

      @@branislavvucenovic7964 Ty vmuch

    • @dennisnordlund902
      @dennisnordlund902 11 місяців тому

      @@branislavvucenovic7964or just work on mobility. People talking about the mobility demand of the BTN Press makes it sound like it’s almost impossible to work up to and that really is not the case, most people can get sufficient mobility in a few weeks.

  • @abhishekchaudhry80
    @abhishekchaudhry80 3 роки тому +8

    I do band rear delts exercise between bench press sessions in order to open my rib cage other wise it give appearance hunch back and helps to improve my range of motion too

  • @LambClone
    @LambClone 11 місяців тому +1

    Saw you doing this on your story and it's been my go to for shoulder press ever since, immensely underrated lift, and I actually find it safer than regular press, no chance for lower back issues.

  • @jonnull
    @jonnull Рік тому +4

    Man, I've been lifting for years, strict OHP is my favorite lift.... and somehow I never tried this. My shoulders LOVE IT.

  • @ShaneHunt
    @ShaneHunt 2 роки тому +7

    Quality video! Klokov is a monster

  • @arjunvinayak0916
    @arjunvinayak0916 3 роки тому +13

    Have been using this has my primary strength builder for shoulder now for a month and needless to say it's a great movement I had some shoulder issue on my left side in external rotation but ever since I started to do this press my mobility shoulder (as a joint) strength improved a lot

    • @heath6809
      @heath6809 3 місяці тому +1

      Dude I had the exact same issue. Pain and mobility in left shoulder. This exercise fixed it

    • @arjunvinayak0916
      @arjunvinayak0916 3 місяці тому

      ​@@heath6809that's great dude

  • @reb349
    @reb349 Рік тому +1

    In a deload week so decided to try these with just the bar instead of taking a few weight off strict OHP. I felt much more engagement on my delts with these than with the OHP. Will definitely make this my main overhead pressing movement for the next few months.

    • @privtprofile24
      @privtprofile24 9 місяців тому +1

      Now thats a fun way to do a deload week.

  • @madhurchari6851
    @madhurchari6851 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks a lot brother. was looking for klokov press info from a long time. I had tried behind the neck press a couple of years ago, I didnt like it though. I'll try it again after watching this video a couple of times let's see.

    • @GVS
      @GVS  3 роки тому +5

      Widening the grip makes it much more comfortable, a narrow grip BTN press I definitely don't advise whatsoever. Start light. See how you feel.

    • @madhurchari6851
      @madhurchari6851 3 роки тому

      @@GVS thanks again Geoffrey

  • @masudshah7405
    @masudshah7405 2 роки тому +1

    The algoreith about to bless you my friend

  • @bigsmoke4
    @bigsmoke4 2 роки тому

    That description is wilde

  • @captainflexasaurus8318
    @captainflexasaurus8318 2 роки тому +2

    Finally a video I can refer to people... I record myself doing a behind the neck press "hey bro you shouldnt do them cause it such an unnatural position you gonna tear your shoulder"

  • @AlexWitoslawski
    @AlexWitoslawski 22 дні тому

    I was just reading some old Polish Olympic Weightlifting manuals and this appeared there simply as "snatch grip behind the neck press." An old exercise. But I agree, "Klokov Press" just sounds better.

  • @RedfishCarolina
    @RedfishCarolina 2 роки тому

    Best workout video on UA-cam lol

  • @LouisSerieusement
    @LouisSerieusement 4 місяці тому

    thak you Geoffrey !

  • @ImReadyD151
    @ImReadyD151 8 місяців тому

    My favorite exercise

  • @jamesbedwell8793
    @jamesbedwell8793 3 роки тому +25

    I actually think this is safer than a standard barbell press in terms of failure, as you say when you fail it tends to fail low, and then go right down to the shoulders. I have been doing them for three sets of ~5 and then one to failure at ~7, my shoulders feel great

    • @GVS
      @GVS  3 роки тому +3

      Yea, though standard presses are also fairly safe (compared to incline/flat/decline bench, at least)

  • @tempest212
    @tempest212 Рік тому

    You still recommend this ? I did it on a smith machine seated for the first time and they felt good !
    Any standards to shoot for ?
    Appreciate you geoofrey

  • @dionysosalters7565
    @dionysosalters7565 3 роки тому +1

    What the hell🤣didnt expect that one

  • @secondthought2
    @secondthought2 Рік тому +7

    Interestingly enough I actually am stronger on this variation. 102.5kg ohp vs 107.5 behind the neck ( full ROM off of traps).
    One legit reason is behind the neck variation is so stable. I'm shaking like a leaf when going for 90 percent and above on ohp. Glutes abs , lats , upper back, Everything has to be squeezed for a good ohp and I still am struggling with it. Technique wise strict press is so much more demanding. I can see my ohp catching up to behind the neck in the future tho.
    Ps. Grinding reps on behind the neck press is also so much easier that on strict press.

    • @moreassmoregas
      @moreassmoregas 2 місяці тому

      Same, mostly because my vertical pressing only consists of BTN pressing variations.

  • @spurzo-thespiralspacewolf8916
    @spurzo-thespiralspacewolf8916 7 місяців тому

    I prefer to do BNP with a closer grip the that Mike O’Hearn does them. Less strain on my shoulder and I only bring down to ear level with elbows at 90 degrees

  • @edgonzalez186
    @edgonzalez186 3 роки тому +1

    That Intro!!!! L O L !!! Klokov is what God had planned with all that sand.

  • @michaelcaiafa6339
    @michaelcaiafa6339 3 роки тому

    Hilarious...and an important part of training.

  • @captainzodd5281
    @captainzodd5281 6 місяців тому +3

    Behind the neck press can bulletproof your shoulders and work more of that side delt. Also if you use a wider grip (klokov press) it uses upper back muscles, and can help build overhead stability. You’re just a soft bodybuilder who’s scared of hurting their shoulders, and hyper fixate on ‘shoulder hypertrophy’ 🤓.

  • @fignewton8690
    @fignewton8690 Рік тому

    Big big difference between snatch grip behind neck press and slightly wider than shoulder.

  • @JoshBenware
    @JoshBenware 3 роки тому +6

    Damn...the way klokov drops it down...hard to watch cause I'm afraid he'll drop it on his neck and go into instant paralysis.

    • @GVS
      @GVS  3 роки тому +14

      The bar might break instead.

    • @JoshBenware
      @JoshBenware 3 роки тому

      @@GVS true dat

  • @cinnamonroll819
    @cinnamonroll819 3 роки тому

    Great vid 😎

    • @GVS
      @GVS  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you cinnamon roll!

  • @jessemurray1757
    @jessemurray1757 2 роки тому

    my favorite part is after the lift he looks at the camera, "ehhhh".

  • @reidcasteel1127
    @reidcasteel1127 2 місяці тому

    for some reason i cant pinpoint i cannot do regular overhead press and reach 180 degrees of shoulder flexion
    i recently replaced it wit behind the neck press, perfect range of motion, no pain
    OHP also was mking the very middle of my spine feel INSANE pressure which limited strength
    with behind the neck, my back feels completely solid
    fear mongered hidden gem barbell movement
    PS i cant do shoulder dislocations without pain, at all, no matter what grip width i use
    i read something about shot clavicles being the reason? my clavicles are definitely ahorter than average my alot
    benchpress grip width on behind the neck is saving my soul

  • @charbelyounes5188
    @charbelyounes5188 3 роки тому +4

    Great video Jeff. But didnt Klokov used as wide of a grip as possible? I shortens the ROM and requires less shoulder joint mobility. Because otherwise it would simply be a standard behind the neck press.

    • @GVS
      @GVS  3 роки тому +2

      I'd say as long as it's snatch grip or wider it counts. Snatch grip doesn't always means to the collars.

    • @charbelyounes5188
      @charbelyounes5188 3 роки тому

      @@GVS I see. Thanks :)

  • @donjohn2239
    @donjohn2239 3 роки тому +1

    Can you make a video on face pulls. Should I move the wrist back or or just back delts? Would love a video on it. Thanks

    • @GVS
      @GVS  3 роки тому +1

      Yea definitely plan on making one.

    • @q.halherz9573
      @q.halherz9573 3 роки тому

      Yes, you should
      That will hit rotator cuff muscles, if you did not, you mostly do rear delt/traps

  • @adnls6926
    @adnls6926 2 роки тому

    Rotator cuff injury loading

  • @mrhuzzi1253
    @mrhuzzi1253 3 роки тому

    You got any tips, exercises and drills to build up shoulder and thoracic mobility so I can safely do this? Always thought it can’t be that bad since Olympic weightlifters have their shoulders in that position for multiple lifts with insane weights and are fine, but they build up to this degree of mobility and strength in that position over years, right?

    • @GVS
      @GVS  3 роки тому +1

      Saw a video of a chinese coach stretching a lifers arms behind them...looked brutal. I think mostly pec stretches and then face pulls. Some is anatomy, though.

    • @mrhuzzi1253
      @mrhuzzi1253 3 роки тому

      @@GVS well I should be good then, I think I will just try it out with lighter weights for a couple of weeks and see how it feels

    • @jaeggerhead
      @jaeggerhead 3 роки тому +1

      @@mrhuzzi1253 Lots of Skin the Cat on rings or a pull up bar. Or just holding the bottom position, aka german hang

  • @bendorable
    @bendorable 3 роки тому +2

    Nice intro 😂😂😂

    • @GVS
      @GVS  3 роки тому

      Thanks :)

  • @paulmetzler3741
    @paulmetzler3741 3 роки тому +2

    would you recommend going full snatch width like klokov, or a slightly more moderate width like yours?

    • @justhair17
      @justhair17 3 роки тому +1

      I would assume whichever is more comfortable for you

    • @GVS
      @GVS  3 роки тому +2

      Yea as Krisztian said, feel it out.

  • @crazyaboutgains157
    @crazyaboutgains157 Рік тому +1

    the russian accent and impression of klokov is fucking comedy gold

    • @gischalav
      @gischalav 11 місяців тому

      sounds like borat

  • @trev6664
    @trev6664 2 роки тому +1

    The people at your gym must be quite confused when they watch you

  • @harleyzeth
    @harleyzeth 6 місяців тому +3

    Klokov twists like that because he has a lateral pelvic tilt. I saw a video where he explained that being the reason he snatches from a staggered stance.

  • @youpickedthewronghousefool4188
    @youpickedthewronghousefool4188 2 роки тому

    imagine he came across this video by accident, and saw the intro lmfao

  • @salimtadvi7214
    @salimtadvi7214 3 роки тому +1

    Lol good video

  • @flyingspaghettimonster2925
    @flyingspaghettimonster2925 Рік тому

    Why is Klokov pressing strict, then exploding in the negative?

  • @RedfishCarolina
    @RedfishCarolina 2 роки тому +4

    People who complain that this is a dangerous movement are correct. They all are dangerous. You have to have mobility and NO F'N EGO. I am not a powerlifter, I warm up with 15-20 reps with only a standard 45lb bar, and if I'm already shoulder fatigued, I just do 3-4 sets of empty bar. Working sets maybe 100lbs. Just for reference, I rep 225x8 frequently on bench, so neither a noob nor advanced. I love this exercise but it's the wrong exercise for stiff-shouldered ego-press asshats.

    • @GVS
      @GVS  2 роки тому

      Yes, best to go light for sure.

  • @VinceVonViktor
    @VinceVonViktor 2 роки тому

    helll yeah even in the rain puttin the work in..where the hell you at with a balcony gym..sick as fuck

  • @SavvasIraklis
    @SavvasIraklis 3 роки тому +4

    Klokov doesn't seem to control the eccentric part of the lift 🤔

    • @GVS
      @GVS  3 роки тому +1

      Most weightlifters tend not to. Not the end of the world.

  • @zombi3lif3
    @zombi3lif3 2 роки тому

    Klokovs father probably did snatch-grip behind the head strict presses too... still to late to be inventor...

  • @edgonzalez186
    @edgonzalez186 3 роки тому +1

    But your grip is narrower... which should be the arm angle at the top?

    • @GVS
      @GVS  3 роки тому +2

      Best to go by feel.

  • @user-dh4zd8pr9t
    @user-dh4zd8pr9t 2 роки тому

    can I put my barbell in your rack 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. classic Geoff

  • @johne7212
    @johne7212 3 роки тому +1

    Comas kill gains.

  • @Han-nk3io
    @Han-nk3io 3 роки тому

    Yeah BTN is not for everyone .I do it heavy with no problem and feel it all in my shoulders but my training partner feels akward

    • @GVS
      @GVS  3 роки тому +1

      Yea for sure. Best to go by feel.

  • @tomharrington7985
    @tomharrington7985 3 роки тому +1

    does teh snatch press work all headsof the deltoid or mainly just rear delt??

    • @GVS
      @GVS  3 роки тому

      Mainly front delt, some side, small amount of rear delt.

    • @tomharrington7985
      @tomharrington7985 3 роки тому

      @@GVS thanks, i started them yesterday and they feel great.

    • @jaeggerhead
      @jaeggerhead 3 роки тому +1

      It depends on your mind muscle connection behind the back (at least in my experience). After weeks on end practicing with an empty barbell I can now press with mostly rear and side delts, with minimal front delt action. Quite surreal actually

  • @sakaue
    @sakaue Рік тому

    In weightlifting this is usually called a snatch grip press or snatch press

    • @g00zik97
      @g00zik97 9 місяців тому

      no we call it klokov press, similar to sots press - strict front press from the full squat

    • @sakaue
      @sakaue 9 місяців тому

      ​@@g00zik97old ass comment but did we even watch the same video

  • @marksimmons5839
    @marksimmons5839 Рік тому +1

    Your hands arent wide enough apart

  • @NewEarthFitness
    @NewEarthFitness 3 роки тому +3

    Haha what kind of extension? Thorakick?

    • @GVS
      @GVS  3 роки тому +1

      Thoracic

    • @schonsense
      @schonsense 3 роки тому +1

      @@GVS sick

  • @dominik.w1226
    @dominik.w1226 3 роки тому

    What about the push version?

    • @GVS
      @GVS  3 роки тому

      With leg drive? Not a huge fan.

  • @chemicalbrush7560
    @chemicalbrush7560 Рік тому

    How much weight can you behind the neck snatch grip press

    • @GVS
      @GVS  Рік тому

      My best is 70kg but I haven't done it in a while.

  • @SuperoviyMalysh
    @SuperoviyMalysh 3 роки тому +5

    If Klokov saw this video, he would say something like "Йес, блеать!", which means "Fuck yeah!".
    (In case you didn't know, that's the phrase he uses when he breaks a PR or just when he is proud.)

  • @meowlover1142
    @meowlover1142 Рік тому

    By that logic why even do back squats technically is that not behind the neck?

    • @stayontrack
      @stayontrack 9 місяців тому

      no shoulder loading on that lol

  • @kialkelly6591
    @kialkelly6591 2 роки тому +5

    "BTN press = no go, but back squat is A ok"

  • @kingsleyzissou5881
    @kingsleyzissou5881 Рік тому

    Is this the actual translation? Lol.

  • @via_domus
    @via_domus 3 роки тому +1

    * laughs in Russian * 😂 😂 😂

  • @calvinunroe2462
    @calvinunroe2462 Рік тому

    Does this hypertrophy lateral delts?

    • @GVS
      @GVS  Рік тому +1

      Yes, though it's more front.

  • @TayDays1128
    @TayDays1128 2 місяці тому

    2:56

  • @datmeme8967
    @datmeme8967 4 місяці тому

    Evidently, there's no word in Russian for "eccentric".

  • @MatteoFitness
    @MatteoFitness 5 місяців тому

    You’re just doing a normal btn press. Klokov press is snatch grip…

  • @Msreesaranyan
    @Msreesaranyan 3 роки тому

    Why are you trolling Jeff Nippard

    • @GVS
      @GVS  3 роки тому

      Hmmmm? Timestamp please

  • @ernoeskeli1139
    @ernoeskeli1139 3 роки тому

    Best part was 7:08 😂

    • @GVS
      @GVS  3 роки тому

      **Cries weak tears**

  • @guntertorfs6486
    @guntertorfs6486 2 місяці тому

    ...but no one more condescending than him...

  • @proathlete8153
    @proathlete8153 7 місяців тому

    How the hell did I miss this?! You realize you're demonstrating a standard BTN press and not a Klokov press?
    Get those hands into a snatch grip before prattling on about shoulder mobility to your viewers. Lol!

  • @rhaven090
    @rhaven090 11 місяців тому

    "They dont recommend it because people don't have enough shoulder mobility"
    Then train shoulder mobility!Maybe drop the ego weights and start from scratch perhaps? People these days would just ignore what you said in the vid 🤦‍♂️

  • @Ch33ch007
    @Ch33ch007 3 роки тому

    He just let the wait fall down onto his back/shoulders...would never ever do or recommend anything like that, dumb

    • @GVS
      @GVS  3 роки тому +8

      Right, he's also an Olympic silver medalist so I'm not sure your criticism is really valid.

    • @marcinmichalski9950
      @marcinmichalski9950 3 роки тому +1

      Klokov is a specimen, he can get away with it. It doesn't mean that anyone alse can though.

    • @GVS
      @GVS  3 роки тому +2

      @@marcinmichalski9950 sure. I wouldn't advise it either. But it's weird to describe as "dumb". Like criticizing thor's deadlift form or something. It works.

  • @natalerizzo9379
    @natalerizzo9379 9 місяців тому

    Il modo migliore per distruggersi le spalle....