How to Do Barbell Push Press

Form Cues

1. 1

   Dip slightly at the knees, explosively drive hips up and press bar overhead

2. 2

   Lock out fully

3. 3

   Keep the bar path close to your face as it travels overhead, same as a strict press

4. 4

   Time the arm press to fire the instant your legs finish driving, not before or after

Common Mistakes

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  Excessive knee bend turning it into a push jerk — keep the dip shallow and controlled

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  Leaning back excessively to help the bar clear your face — a small forward head shift is enough

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  Catching a soft lockout at the top instead of finishing with arms fully extended and locked