Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Push Press, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Deltoids |
| Also | Triceps brachii, Quadriceps, Rectus abdominis |
Setup
Rack the bar on the front delts with elbows slightly down from a front-squat rack.
How to do it well
- Dip shallow and fast with a vertical torso
- Drive through the legs into the bar
- Punch the head through at lockout
Common mistakes
- Turning the dip into a squat
- Pressing before the leg drive finishes
Free programs with Push Press
- Athletic Strength (3 day)
- Power and Explosiveness (3 day)
- Grappling and Martial Arts Strength (3 day)
- Field and Court Sports Strength (3 day)
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.