Push and Press Rods Standing

Push and press the stand – technique of the exercise:

1. Slightly bend the hips and knees, keep the body straight.
2. A sharp push at the expense of straightening the knees.
3. Keep the body straight.
4. At the moment when the legs are straightened, press the bar up.
5. It is important to understand that 50% of the lifting effort is due to the effort of the feet.

The phase of the descent of the rod:

1. Start lowering the bar to your shoulders.
2. Relax your hips and knees, and squat slightly, in order to cushion the fall of the bar on your shoulders.
3. Straighten the hips and knees, and repeat the lifting phase of the rod.