Tuesday, 8-14-12
Strength/Skill -Push Press (from the back):
2-2-2-2-2
21-15-9 Reps for time:
Push Press (115/83)
Pull-ups
The benefits of the behind-the-back push press stem from the simplicity of the movement, when compared to its front racked counterpart. When the bar is racked in the front the room for error is greater than when the bar is on the back. Specifically, a load in the front will have a much greater chance of causing forward inclination during the dip phase of the lift. As you are aware, forward inclination during the dip will effect the bar path for the remainder of the lift and demand that energy be wasted in making corrections along the way. While the push press from the back might not be quite as transferable to every day CrossFit, it does allow for the lifter to focus more on the drive and push and less on the mechanics of the lift. Push press’ from behind the back are a commonly utilized exercise in the Olympic weightlifting community in both the press grip, as well as the snatch grip.