Exercise Lab

PowerBlock Push Press With Rotation

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Equipment

  • PowerBlock

Muscle Groups

  • Abs & Core
  • Shoulders

Purposes

  • Shoulder strength.
  • Coordination of the upper and lower body.
  • Core strength.

Description

  • Start with the dumbbells at your shoulders.
  • Dip down slightly and use your legs to help drive the dumbbells overhead.
  • Rotate 90 degrees to the left as you press.
  • Lower the dumbbells back to your shoulders and repeat, rotating to the right.

ProTip

  • Your arms should be back, behind your ears at the top.

Mistakes

  • Bad posture.
  • Pushing the dumbbells out to the side or out in front of you.