The push press is a very explosive movement that takes an external object from your shoulders to an overhead position. This is a full body excercise that requires involvement of your shoulders, hips, knees and ankles during the movement. This multi joint extension in the an integral part in completing the lift.
This explosiveness creates momentum driving the bar (dumbbell, kettl bell, or medicine ball) to a locked out position over head. The execution of the “dip & drive”, is a straight up and down motion. This movement is very functional and efficient. An athlete can lift as much as 30% more using the push press vs. a strict shoulder press.
Today’s WOD:
Max Strict Pull Ups x 3
Then…
200 M Run / 10 Knees to Elbows / 12 Push Press (95/75) - 6 Rounds
CrossFit I-5 Academy of Elite Fitness Mission Viejo, Ca.
No comments:
Post a Comment