Push Press

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Push Press

Instructions

Preparation

Grasp barbell from rack or clean barbell from floor with overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder width. Position bar chest high with torso tight. Retract head back.

Execution (Jerk)

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. Return to shoulders and repeat.

Comments

None

Classification

 Utility: Power
 Mechanics: Compound
 Force: Push

Force (Articulation)

Dynamic

 

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