Barbell Push Press
Barbell Push Press is a full-body movement that increases strength and power in your upper body and your lower body. This exercise primarily targets the hip, core, and shoulders.
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One-Arm Push Press
One-Arm Push Press engages your total body and increases the shoulders and lower body strength. It also targets quads, glutes, triceps, traps, and core.
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Instructions
- Grab a dumbbell in one hand and lift it up to your shoulder, bending your elbow and turning your palm away from you. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Then lower yourself into a semi-squat position with your knees slightly bent.
- Explode upwards while squeezing the dumbbell over your head. Use leg thrust to push the dumbbell all the way. Hold the dumbbell still overhead and slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.
Tips
- Keep your head stable, and your chin parallel to the ground throughout the movement.
Alternative Exercises
Dumbbell Push Press
Dumbbell Overhead Bulgarian Split Squat is one of the single best exercises you can do for developing your lower body.
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