Push Press
Quick Information
Category
Power
Difficulty
Intermediate
Equipment
Barbell, Rack
Primary muscle group
Deltoids, Triceps Brachii
Secondary muscle groups
Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus, Trunk, Upper Back
Movement pattern
Vertical Push
Training goal
Power, Maximal Strength
Sport
General, Athletic Performance, Overhead Sports
Overview
How to Perform
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Progressions & Regressions
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Progressions
Strict overhead press, then push press, then push jerk.
Regressions
Dumbbell push press, landmine press, or a half-kneeling overhead press.
When to Use It
When to use
After the main lower-body lift, or as the primary upper-body movement on a push day.
When not to use
When overhead shoulder range is limited or painful; use a landmine or incline press instead.
Programming
4 to 5 sets of 3 to 5 repetitions at 75 to 85 percent, with 2 to 3 minutes of rest.
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