Push Press primarily works the shoulders and power. It is categorized as a push movement and uses Dumbbell and Barbell and rack.
- Primary muscles
- shoulders and power
- Equipment
- Dumbbell and Barbell and rack
- Movement pattern
- push
- Catalog difficulty
- 4 of 5
How to do Push Press
- Small knee dip, drive through the floor
- Punch the weight up, catch tall
Common mistakes
- Turning it into a slow press — be snappy
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is shoulders, with power also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Easier option: Overhead Press (DB)
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Overhead Press (DB) · Overhead Press (DB) · Battle Rope Slam · Landmine Press · Half-Kneeling Landmine Press · Overhead Carry
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