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Push Press
intermediate
Barbell
Overhead press using a leg drive to move heavier loads.
Primary Muscles
Front delts
Triceps
Secondary Muscles
Upper chest
Legs
Core
Instructions
Bar in front rack, slight dip with knees, then explosively drive legs and press bar overhead to lockout.
Common Mistakes
Excessive knee bend, bar path drifting forward, not using leg drive effectively.
Variations
- Strict Overhead Press
- Push Jerk
- Dumbbell Push Press