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barbell vertical push Activity intensity • High
✓ knee safe
✓ wrist safe
Barbell Push Press
Primary Muscles: anterior deltoid, lateral deltoid, quadriceps
Secondary Stabilisers: triceps, glutes, core, traps
DEFAULT REP RANGE
4-6 reps
INTERVAL REST TARGET
150s
DIFFICULTY
intermediate
Biomechanical Coaching Cues
- Dip straight down 10 cm at the knees and hips while keeping your torso vertical.
- Drive explosively through your legs and transfer that momentum directly into the overhead press.
- Lock out with the bar stacked over your mid-foot and lower smoothly to the front rack.
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