Should you let your athlete overhead press?

I recently evaluated a weightlifter who came in with anterior shoulder pain.  After going through a detailed evaluation and history I found that he was a very heavy overhead presser. Not surprising for this type of population.   But it brought up a very important point for overhead pressing: Not everyone is appropriate for it.  
Some of the most common findings I see in those that are not ready for overhead pressing include tight lats, scapular dyskinesis, and poor lumbopelvic control.  It seems that I am not the only one though.  Tony Gentilcore of Cressey Performance has written an article on this subject.  Check out some of his thoughts on both evaluation and interventions for those that should not be overhead pressing.  

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