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Old 05-24-2009, 01:40 PM   #2 (permalink)
LisaS
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yes. This is pretty natural to do - if you load up something just too heavy for you to lift you'll use your legs to help you a little.

So, as an experiment, pick up some DBs that are 10-15 lbs heavier than you could do as a strict press and try it. You'll naturally dip your knees a little and use your legs to help you press the weight. That's the movement. It's a cheat for a strict press, but a valid exercise on its own.
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