Friday, June 3, 2016

Friday Exercise: Push Press


Compound exercises increase the efficiency of a workout, and the Amazing Stickie is all about efficiency.  She has more to do than just work out, you know.  Because of this, she likes the push press because it works her whole body at once.

She begins the exercise in a squat position with dumbbells at her shoulders.  A barbell would also work.  On an exhale, she stands up tall and raises the weights above her head without raising her shoulders toward her ears.  Then she inhales back to the starting position.


Done quickly, this is an aerobic move.  Slower performance builds muscle endurance.  Using heavier weights for fewer repetitions will build maximum strength, but light weights and many repetitions add tone.  Choose according to your goals!

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