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Push Press

BarbellCompoundTakes some practice
Front
Back
Primary Secondary

Works

Delts

Also triceps, quads, glutes

You need

Barbell, Squat rack

Squat rack / power rack setup →
How to do itPicture · 3 steps
  1. 1Short, sharp dip at the knees
  2. 2Drive up hard with the legs
  3. 3Punch the bar overhead to lockout

Most common mistake

Dipping too deep and turning it into a squat.

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Research
79
Published rubric
Lifters
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0/10 ratings
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Why research scores it 79
Transfer · 45%5/5
Injury protection · 30%3/5
Practicality · 25%4/5

Overhead power with leg drive, as in jerks and thrusters.

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  • SPull-UpBodyweight
  • AHollow HoldBodyweight
  • AKettlebell SwingKettlebell
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