Press Under
Description
This exercise likely refers to a weightlifting movement called the "underhand press," which involves holding a barbell or dumbbells with an underhand grip and pressing them overhead. The exercise primarily targets the shoulders and triceps, but also engages the chest and back muscles to a lesser extent.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Press Under Instructions
- Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing forward.
- Hold a barbell or dumbbells at shoulder height with your palms facing forward.
- Lower your body by bending your knees and hips, as if you were sitting back into a chair.
- As you lower your body, press the weight overhead until your arms are fully extended.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Press Under Form & Visual
Press Under Benefits
- Strengthens the triceps muscles
- Improves overall upper body strength
- Targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps
- Can be done with minimal equipment
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
Press Under Muscles Worked
- Chest muscles (pectoralis major and minor)
- Shoulder muscles (anterior deltoids)
- Triceps brachii
Press Under Variations & Alternatives
- Press Over
- Push Under
- Push Over
- Shoulder Press
- Push Press
- Push Jerk
- Split Jerk
