A novice's wrist bends backward markedly under a pressing load. What initial coaching priority is appropriate?
- AReduce the range of motion so the wrist bends less
- BAdd wrist wraps and keep the same grip position
- CStack the bar over the forearm with a firm, closed grip
- DWiden the grip so the forearms angle outward under the bar
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Answer
C
The bar should sit in the base of the palm, stacked over the forearm, with a closed grip; this reduces wrist extension torque and secures the implement.
A
The wrist bends because of where the bar sits in the hand, not because of range; shortening the press leaves the fault.
B
Wraps may add support, but they cover up the grip fault instead of teaching the client to stack the wrist.
D
A wider grip tilts the forearms off vertical, so the bar is no longer stacked over them and the wrist still bends back.
C
The bar should sit in the base of the palm, stacked over the forearm, with a closed grip; this reduces wrist extension torque and secures the implement.