The super site is suggesting a program that includes the push press for people for people beginning to weight train. Surely this isn't a good idea? I was hoping I could get some advice on any alternative or good replacement exercises for the push press for those of us only beginning to weight train.
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12-29-2010, 03:09 PM #1Registered User
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Push press for newbies?!
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12-29-2010, 03:12 PM #2Registered User
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What makes you think its not a good idea?Originally Posted by johnom24
The push press is a great exercise, do it. Of course you can substitute it with a strict overhead press if you really want to.Strength + Speed = Power
If you never fail, you aren't truly pushing yourself to the limit. If you never push yourself to the limit, how do you know what you're truly capable of?
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12-29-2010, 04:13 PM #3Registered User
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i got the idea from the fact that level was stated as expert and the exercise logged under Olympic weight lifting. Im all for trying new exercises for sure but wanna avoid any unnecessary injury u know
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12-29-2010, 05:38 PM #4Famous
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lol.
seriously... start light, go heavier until you get to a weight that your back starts arching to the point of slight discomfort (versus injury) then go back down a little and do the work there."I'm Mr. Beast, the big bad Fenris wolf, I'm The-End-of-the-World-Man, wearing the flesh of fallen angels!" - Jack Lupino
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12-29-2010, 06:41 PM #5Veg can't get big lolwut?
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No point in not learning how to do an exercise. You'll be fine.
I only seem like I know what I'm talking about, because I only talk about things that I know about.
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12-29-2010, 08:49 PM #6Registered User
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The push press involves using the legs to help with bar momentum. Is this what you're referring to?
If so, I would start with a regular standing press without using leg assistance.
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12-29-2010, 10:54 PM #7Registered User
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i hate doing push ups.
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12-29-2010, 11:06 PM #8
The push press is easy, and superior to a strict press IMO.
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08-13-2015, 10:17 AM #9Registered User
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i tried push press do to a torn lateria ligament in my ankle i cant do the squat is there a better alternative im aiming at shoulders also its part of yt3 workout week 4 day 26
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08-13-2015, 10:26 AM #10Registered User
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Push press is a very simple exercise - it's just a press with some leg drive. I bet most people do it naturally.
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