seated OH press vs standing OH press

[Proteinboy]

westside advocates the seated press from a pin at chin level. what i am wondering is why, and what the benefits are from doing a seated press vs a standing press.

i mean, it makes more sense to press while standing right? when in real life do you have to sit down and push something above the head?

thanks

 

[Karky]

well, how often do you stand and push heavy stuff over your head IRL? I never do

standing is more stabilization of the core, but pretty much everyone cheats by arching their back. Personally i sit and use DBs.. I even use back support, but that's because without it I'll just start to cheat and I just want to hit my delts without messing up my already injured back.

 

[Proteinboy]

idk, lol but im standing whenever im working...well, more than im sitting

il probably give the seated press a good fair chance, especiall since westside says to....they are a pretty reliable authority.

and il probably throw in some seated db presses like you said after a core exercise for bench day, do it for higher reps : ]
good idea