The bent-over press was a popular exercise in the early and middle parts of the 1900s but has fallen out of favor in modern times. It is a full-body workout that can be performed with various weights and involves lifting the weight overhead using a range of body motion. The exercise is named after Eugen Sandow, who popularized it in the 1890s.
The bent-over press is a popular powerlifting exercise that has fallen out of favor in the 2000s in favor of more modern lifts and practices. It was a common strengthening exercise and weight training exercise in the early and middle parts of the 1900s for strong old woman lifters. Although it can commonly be performed with a straight bar, bent-over presses can also be maneuvered with kettlebells, a curling bar, or a variety of other weights.
Known as a full-body workout, the bent-over press starts with the weight on the ground and uses a full range of body motion to bring and hold the weight overhead. Using one hand, the muscles of the back, legs and arm to lift weights must keep the weight balanced. Like other one-handed presses and power lifts, the bent-over press allows you to lift much more weight while using your entire body weight.
The exercise is performed by a right-handed lifter placing the weight in front of the body at its highest position. If it is a barbell, place it in front of the body. Use your legs to lift the weight up the middle of the bar to your shoulder. The elbow should be out to the side to support the weight on the shoulder; the right leg should be straight, providing weight support, and the left leg should be bent in an active position. Next, the torso is turned to the right and the elbow is pulled out from the side and extended up into the air, lifting the weight as the back lowers to the floor.
At this point, the bent-over press has the lifter with their right arm in the air and their right leg straight supporting the weight. To complete the bent-over press, the bodybuilder straightens their back to press the weight into the air with that muscle, keeping the weight in the air with the body now standing. The bent-over press ends and the lifter can lower the weight or drop it to the floor if there are mats or a soft floor.
The bent press is sometimes referred to as the “Sandow” after Eugen Sandow, who popularized the lift in the 1890s and is known as the Father of modern bodybuilding. The bent press also featured as a workout staple for contemporaries Louis Cy and Arthur Saxon, who holds the world record for the bent press at 370 pounds (167.8 kg). It has fallen out of favor in modern times due to the stress that can be placed on the shoulders and spine when performed incorrectly.
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