Wakeboard Workout Wednesday #12 - DB Push Press

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The DB Push Press is almost the same as a DB shoulder press. The only difference is how the movement starts.

Hold two DB's at shoulder level with your palms facing forward. Keeping your body upright, dip down until you are in a ¼ squat position. Explosively drive upward using your legs and hips, while using the power and momentum to drive the DB's overhead. (Your legs and elbows should be locked when the weight is locked out overhead.)

Lower the DB's back to your shoulders, under control. That is 1 repetition. Perform 3-4 sets of 6-12 repetitions depending on the weight.

The DB Push Press is a great strength training exercise for wakeboarding because it develops a lot of power and explosiveness in your hips and legs. Because each hand/arm must control the dumbbells, this will also cause you to significantly improve your shoulder stabilization.

***Keep in mind that because you are using your legs and hips to start movement you should be able to do a significantly greater amount of weight than with a regular shoulder press.***

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[ShadowNINku]

Push press ends with legs straight after the dip and press, this one has a push and then a catch (falling under weight after press). this my friend, is a DB SNATCH