Push Press
Push Press
Body Position:
- Position bar on top of chest, elbows high facing forward
- Retract head back slightly
- Dip the body by bending the knees, hips and ankles slightly
- Explosively drive upward with the legs, driving the barbell up off the shoulders, vigorously extending arms overhead
- Push head through arms so that weight is over shoulders
- Return to chest and repeat
Stance & Grip
- Neutral stance, feet are parallel and shoulder-width apart
- Arms are outside shoulders, grabbing the bar, palms facing up
Pre-Requisite Exercise
Targeted Muscles
- Deltoids
- Trapezius
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Rhomboids
- Triceps
RECOMMENDED LINKS
- http://www.fit-2-hit.com - Blog on Athletic Conditioning & Health
- http://www.conditioning-coach.com - Tennis & Conditioning Coach
Positions:
Common Errors:
The weight remains too far in front of body in overhead position.
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