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What is CrossFit > The Exercises > Shoulder to Overhead > Push Press

Setup

 

  • Keep feet under your hips 

  • Either clean the weight or approach the bar acquiring the "front rack" position

  • Ensure your core is tight

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Execution

 

  • Initiate the press by dropping a few inches WITHOUT bending forward

  • Explode upwards through your heels extending through the hips

  • Drop under the bar and catch it with your arms locked out overhead

  • Stand the weight up

  • Lock out your arms brining your head through forming a straight line from bar to heels

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Tips

 

  • Keep your core tight and avoid bending your back to get the weight up

Works

 

  • Shoulders

  • Upper Back

  • Triceps

  • Quads

  • Core

  • Hip flexor

Good for

 

  • Explosive upper body push strength

  • Explosive lower body push strength

  • Overhead strength and stability

  • Upper and lower body coordination

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