Bent press
It was a staple of the old-time strongmen and strongwomen such as Eugen Sandow, Arthur Saxon, and Louis Cyr, but is no longer popular.
Like any exercise that is attempted without proper progression and full understanding, it poses safety concerns due to the thoracic rotation, and core strength required.
The lifter should stare at the weight once shouldered and while the arm moves to a locked position overhead.
The only real danger I ever found in this lift was dropping it on things if balance was lost (once on my mother's suitcase).
- Dale Rhoades, owner of the Des Moines Strength InstituteThe world record in the bent press is 371 pounds (168 kg) by Arthur Saxon, but there were unofficial reports of him bent pressing 409.5 pounds (185.7 kg).
