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Log Lift

AdvancedStrengthTier T4

Aim: full-body strength and overhead pressing power. Good for: Heavy full-body strength work; Overhead pressing practice; Coached implement training.

Targets: Shoulder
Experienced liftersFull-body strengthOverhead press

When to use

This is for experienced gym users with coaching and a log or similar heavy implement. Use it in the main set when you are fresh. The goal is full-body strength and overhead pressing power.

Stop if

Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness or back pain that does not ease, and lower the weight safely.

  • Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
  • Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.

Equipment needed

No equipment needed

Dosage

3

Sets

6

Reps / Time

90 sec

Rest

controlled

Tempo

Step-by-Step Guide

Set up

  • Stand with the log in front of you and grasp the handles.
  • Keep the log close through the clean and the pull into the chest.
  1. He hinges over the log and pulls it up through hips and knees, drawing it in toward his chest with both hands on the neutral handles.

    Step 1 of 5

    Hinge over the log and grip the handles. Pull it up through your hips and knees into your chest.

  2. He holds the log resting on his chest shelf, head pushed back and looking up, elbows under the log, body tall.

    Step 2 of 5

    Rest the log on your chest with your elbows under it. Push your head back, look up and stand tall.

  3. He dips at the knees with the log still on his chest shelf, a shallow quarter-bend gathering for the drive.

    Step 3 of 5

    Bend your knees a little with the log on your chest. Keep your body upright.

  4. He presses the log overhead to full arm extension, head pushed through and looking forward, arms locked above his head.

    Step 4 of 5

    Straighten your legs and push the log overhead until your arms lock. Push your head forward through your arms.

  5. He hinges over the log and pulls it up through hips and knees, drawing it in toward his chest with both hands on the neutral handles.

    Step 5 of 5

    Return to the start by lowering the log with control. Set up again hinged over it with both hands on the handles.

Form Cues

  • Keep the log close to your body
  • Brace your core
  • Drive with your legs first
  • Lock your arms overhead

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Pulling with the arms only
  • Letting the log drift away from the body
  • Overarching the lower back
  • Dropping the log

Safety Information

For experienced gym users with coaching and the right equipment only. A lighter option is a sandbag or kettlebell clean and press. Heavy load and overhead lifting: use a clear space and a spotter.

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