Log pressing (real trees)

[MiniHulk]

Does anyone have any tips for getting logs above my head more efficiently? I can get them on my shoulder, but then I struggle to get my hands into position for a press without scratching up my face (don't want to ruin my good looks lol). I can also manage to get the log up over head with my hands in a cupping position (thumbs towards face, palms up) but this isn't feeling right.

I was thinking about tying some rope around them for something to grip, but because I work with about 10 different sized logs, it will be a hassle to keep taking it off and putting it back on another again. There must be a better way?

[MiniHulk]

Also, are there any scales that can measure the weight of the logs I lift? I could stand them on normal bathroom scales but it would be awkward... I need slightly larger surface area and they will need to be tougher!

[MJ.23]

Hello there chap. I am used to trying to press awkward objects overhead so here are some things that might help:

-When trying to get an object racked in the pressing position; you need to pin it against your chest as fast as possible. With a log/bar/axle you can use what Svend Karlsen used to do. It takes some practice but it is quite effective. You grip the object with a mixed grip (under and over) then rip off the floor to the shoulders; but you bring one of your arms across the chest to pin the bar/log against it. You balance and then move the hand down to press it.

Fast forward to 2:24 in this vid and he explains it:



The viking power documentary is actually a very good watch. I watch if often for inspiration.

- Another method is to zercher squat the log up and then force the elbows up and the log will roll down onto your shoulders.

- When doing a block press you need to employ a lot of backwards lean to position correctly.



By using the lean it keeps the block off their face and they essentially bench it off their chest the first few inches then throe the head forward. This could be useful when using the log. This is also a similar technique to the olympic press.

I will have a think of other ways to press a log overhead Hope that helps a little. What sort of shapes/sizes are these logs?

[MiniHulk]

Will check out the vids, thanks for this - lately I have become obsessed with my wilderness training lol.

The logs (without trying to sound too vain) are generally too thick for me to get my arms around properly, this is because I am strong for my size (my arms aren't very long) lol. I normally lift one end, and then try to cup my arms underneath near the centre of the log and scoop it up. I then end up cradling it with the same grip near my face, trying to turn my hands around for a press and drop it.

Does this make sense?

[gymtim]

lol.. next thing you,ll be running round after rabbits instead of using the treadmill,no serious i used to cut trees down for a living .then cut into 2 mtr lengths and have to stack them 2mtrs high with no machines its trial and error with technique as every lift has a different diameter log. i just rolled them up my body then put struggled to get them up.