bar straight arm pull forward and down
ID: 1008
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- Exercise Type:
- Upper Push
- Contraindications:
- None
- Equipment:
- Bar, Floor Based
- Applicability:
- Group&Focus
- Superset?:
- Yes
- Sprint-able?:
- Yes
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. End range is where the real work happens — do not shy away from it.
- 2. Establish a stable base before adding any dynamic component.
- 3. Quality of movement always takes priority over speed or load.
- 4. Grip width affects emphasis — closer grip loads triceps more, wider loads chest more.
Regression:
Use a machine or cable variation to learn the pressing path before loading a free-weight version.
Progression:
Add weight, increase tempo on the eccentric, or progress to a single-arm variation for greater stability demand.
Common Problems:
Wrist collapse under load — reinforce a stacked wrist and consider a neutral-grip variation.