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
Ab Wheel, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Shoulders, Back, Chest, Glutes
Arch Hang, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Shoulders, Forearms
Assisted Squat, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves
Back Extension, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Core
Target: Back
Synergist: Hamstrings, Glutes
Battle Ropes, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Core
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Back
Bench Dip, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Triceps
Synergist: Shoulders, Back, Chest
Bicycle Crunch, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Glutes, Quadriceps
Bulgarian Split Squat, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves
Cable Twist, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Back, Glutes
Chest Dip, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Back, Triceps
Chin Up, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Chest
Copenhagen Plank, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Abs, Glutes
Cross Body Crunch, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Crow Pose, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Triceps, Chest, Abs, Forearms
Crunch, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Dead Hang, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back, Forearms
Synergist: Shoulders
Diamond Push Up, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Triceps
Synergist: Shoulders, Chest
Dragon Flag, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Back
Flat Knee Raise, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Glutes
Flat Leg Raise, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Glutes