strapping wrote: ↑Fri Sep 11, 2026 6:07 am
I don't agree on the biomechanics.
The press-out is an additional movement strategy that allows a lifter to complete a lift with a less effective leg drive and shoulder lock. Yes, it's more load on the upper body, but more load on one area is not necessarily tougher across the whole body. Ultimately, it happens when it's heavy because it facilitates lifting heavy weights. Efficient or not, it is efficacious.
The reason why I'll believe it when I see it is because of the TC and executive board. There are some particular members of the technical committee who are self serving, and the inconsistency around things like elbow rules creates the necessity of their jury positions. There are also other TC members who are not self serving but just kind of annoying and idealistic.
I think everyone keeps missing the practical aspect of my point rather than the theoretical: pressouts to save near maximum and maximum weights are more fatiguing on the muscles, nervous system, and mind. If I have a somewhat rough first or second attempt, I am less likely to make the following attempt(s). This is from experience as an athlete and a coach.