Push Press
- Works
- Shoulders, plus quads and triceps
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Advanced
- Type
- Compound
How to do it
Cues
- Dip straight down a few inches.
- Drive with the legs, then press.
- Lock out, head through.
Common mistakes
- Dipping forward.
- Pressing before the legs finish.
Where to start
Sets3-5
Reps3-6
Rest2.5 min
A starting point, not a law. Pick a weight you could lift two or three more times than the top of the range. When every set hits the top of the range, add a little weight.