Push Press (behind neck)

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Push Press (behind neck)

Instructions

Preparation

Position barbell on back of shoulders from rack or clean barbell from floor with overhand grip and push press bar to back of shoulders. Hands should be slightly wider than shoulder width with torso tight.

Execution (Jerk)

Dip the body by bending the knees, hips and ankles slightly. Explosively drive upward with the legs, driving the barbell up off back of shoulders, vigorously extending arms overhead. Return to back of shoulders and repeat.

Comments

None

Classification

 Utility: Power
 Mechanics: Compound
 Force: Push

Force (Articulation)

Dynamic

 

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