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Push Press

A step-by-step form guide from the Ægir Iron exercise library: how to do the lift, what to watch for, and the muscles it trains.

Equipment
Kettlebell
Barbell

HOW TO PERFORM

  1. From a front rack, dip slightly at the knees.
  2. Drive up explosively and press the load overhead.
  3. Lock out, then lower to the rack.

TARGET MUSCLES

Primary

Secondary

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