Push Press
Push Press
Prerequisites:
Military Press
Stance:
Neutral stance, feet are parallel and shoulder-width apart.
Grip:
Arms are outside shoulders, grabbing the bar, palms facing up.
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.
Positions:
Common Errors:
The weight remains too far in front of body in overhead position.
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