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Sam Rider

EXPLAINED: If your back hurts when performing shoulder presses use these three osteopath approved exercises instead | Rare Historical Photos

Woman performing landmine press in empty gym.

Safely pressing and carrying weight overhead is a life skill everyone should master. Just like learning to tie a reef knot, tread water or parallel park. It could just save your life—or at least save your spine.

Yet, lately, I’ve noticed my mid and lower back feels like it's going to blow out whenever I press anything overhead. Be it dumbbells, kettlebells, a barbell, or even my two-year-old toddler.

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