Push Press

Barbell Push Press

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The push press uses a short dip and drive from the legs to launch a barbell from the front rack to overhead lockout, letting you press more weight than a strict overhead press. It trains explosive leg-to-arm power transfer along with the shoulders and triceps. Dip straight down a few inches, drive hard through the legs, then press the bar to lockout as the hips extend, finishing with the bar over the midfoot.

Mechanic

Compound

Load type

Weighted

Utility

Basic

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