LIFT: PUSH PRESS

FOCUS / PURPOSE: EXPLOSOVE POWER IN HIPS AND LEGS. DEVELOPS SHOULDERS.

EQUIPMENT: BARBELL AND PLATES

TECHNIQUE
1. Begin in an upright position with the bar resting on the chest.
2. The grip should be slightly larger than shoulder-width apart.
3. Dip to a quarter squat position.
4. Extend explosively on to the balls of the feet.
5. Press the bar by extending the arms completely.

COACHING POINTS
1. Keep the torso perpendicular to the ground when lowering the bar, do not dip the torso forward.
2. The athletes should not arc his back during the lift.

PUSH PRESS WORKOUT

1. Base Phase – 3 sets of 5 repetitions. On Thursday you need to burn-out on your last set.

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