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Press Under

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Equipment

Olympic Barbell
Olympic Barbell

The Press Under is a compound movement that enhances shoulder stability and strength while engaging the lower body. It combines an overhead press with a squat motion, promoting coordination, flexibility, and power throughout the body.

How to do it

  1. Start standing with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell at shoulder height.
  2. Dip into a partial squat as you press the barbell overhead.
  3. Lower your body under the bar, moving into a full squat while keeping arms extended.
  4. Drive through your heels to stand up, maintaining the barbell overhead.
  5. Lower the barbell back to shoulder height to repeat.

Muscles worked

Primary Deltoid Anterior Quadriceps

Secondary Gluteus Maximus Trapezius Upper Fibers Triceps Brachii

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