How to perform Bodyweight Push Press with proper form
Starting Position
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hold your arms at a 90-degree angle, elbows slightly below shoulder level.
- Keep your core engaged and maintain a neutral spine.
Execution
- Dip: Slightly bend your knees (about 1-2 inches) to initiate the movement.
- Drive: Extend your legs explosively while simultaneously pushing your arms up.
- Press: Raise your hands above your head, fully extending your arms.
- Return: Lower your arms back to the starting position, absorbing the movement with a slight bend in the knees.
Key Points
- Maintain a tight core throughout the movement.
- Keep your head neutral; avoid leaning back.
- Ensure that your movement is fluid, synchronizing the leg drive with your arm press.
- Focus on an explosive upward movement for maximum effect.
Exercises
Arnold Press, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Front Delts
Synergist: Side Delts, Upper Back, Triceps
Arnold Press, Kettlebell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Front Delts
Synergist: Side Delts, Upper Back, Triceps
Around The World, Dumbbell
Type: Core
Target: Front Delts, Chest
Synergist: Side Delts, Rear Delts, Lats
Behind The Neck Press, Barbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Front Delts
Synergist: Side Delts, Upper Back, Triceps
Behind The Neck Press, Smith Machine
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Front Delts
Synergist: Side Delts, Upper Back, Triceps
Behind The Neck Press, Band
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Front Delts
Synergist: Side Delts, Upper Back, Triceps
Clean, Barbell
Type: Upper, Lower, Push
Target: Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads, Lats, Upper Back, Front Delts, Side Delts
Synergist: Adductors, Calves, Lower Back, Biceps, Chest, Forearm Flexors
Clean and Jerk, Barbell
Type: Upper, Lower, Push
Target: Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads, Lats, Upper Back, Front Delts, Side Delts
Synergist: Adductors, Calves, Lower Back, Biceps, Chest, Forearm Flexors
Crow Pose, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Front Delts
Synergist: Triceps, Abs, Forearm Flexors
Front Raise, Barbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Front Delts
Synergist: Side Delts, Chest, Upper Back
Front Raise, Cable
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Front Delts
Synergist: Side Delts, Chest, Upper Back
Front Raise, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Front Delts
Synergist: Side Delts, Chest, Upper Back
Front Raise, Band
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Front Delts
Synergist: Side Delts, Chest, Upper Back
Front Raise, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Front Delts
Synergist: Side Delts, Chest, Upper Back
Handstand, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Front Delts
Synergist: Side Delts, Upper Traps, Triceps, Abs
Handstand Push Up, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Front Delts
Synergist: Side Delts, Chest, Upper Back, Triceps
Kettlebell Swing, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Lower, Core
Target: Front Delts, Glutes
Synergist: Adductors, Hamstrings, Chest, Calves
Kettlebell Swing, Kettlebell
Type: Upper, Lower, Core
Target: Front Delts, Glutes
Synergist: Adductors, Hamstrings, Chest, Calves
Overhead Press, Barbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Front Delts
Synergist: Side Delts, Chest, Upper Back, Triceps
Overhead Press, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Front Delts
Synergist: Side Delts, Chest, Upper Back, Triceps