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Under Press

Strength & skill! Under Press challenges your body with compound movements for a full-body workout. Build muscle & improve coordination.

Exercise video 2
Ms. Grey
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Required Equipment

Barbell thumbnail
Barbell
Weight Plates thumbnail
Weight Plates

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

  1. Rest a barbell across your upper back with a wide snatch grip and stand with feet hip-width apart.

  2. Take a deep breath to brace your core and press firmly upward against the bar to lock your arms out overhead.

  3. Quickly drop down into a deep overhead squat while simultaneously driving your body beneath the fixed bar.

  4. Keep your torso upright and your arms fully locked with active shoulders throughout the descent.

  5. Drive through your mid-foot to stand back up to the starting position while keeping the bar stable overhead.