The forward press works the cross-chain that runs between the pressing arms and the opposite side’s foot, which will strengthen the body’s ability to resist rotational forces. Another benefit is that keeping the shoulder packed while moving the arm will address “winged scapula.” And yet another benefit is that the “lean back only from the ankles” technique will strengthen the quadratus lumborum and other muscles in the thoraco-lumbar band. An interesting variation, after you’ve used the forward press for a while, would be to reach the lockout not by pressing from the rack but rather by lowering a straight arm from the top of an overhead press. One could then, by carefully monitoring the stopping point, load the exercise more heavily. I hope the forward press will be a welcome addition to your training arsenal. Use it as prehab, a warmup, or even as a main course for your shoulders, and report your findings on the StrongFirst Forum.