Some say you shouldn't press overhead because it's bad for your shoulders, but that's only true if you have a current injury.
If you notice that the front of your shoulder drops down and your elbow flares out, then your shoulder is about to go tits up and you're going to get some impingement. When you let your shoulder drop, your rotator cuff can become compressed under your acromion (which is a bony process of the shoulder blade).
When doing the standing press, keep the elbows up and tight to the body. Squeeze your shoulder blades together to keep your shoulder in a neutral alignment.
The next time you do a standing press, do a quick body positioning check.
Following these steps will increase your pressing ability and keep you from destroying your shoulders in the process.
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