Loaded Beast Twisting Press Backs
ID: 193
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- Exercise Types:
- Upper Push, Core Rotate
- Contraindications:
- None
- Equipment:
- Floor Based
- Applicability:
- Focus
- Superset?:
- Yes
- Sprint-able?:
- Yes
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. Set the shoulder blades before pressing — retract and depress, then press.
- 2. Exhale on the press, inhale on the way down.
- 3. Foot position and leg drive reinforce stability even in upper-body movements.
Regression:
Perform from the knees or elevate hands on a bench to reduce the bodyweight load. Use resistance bands for assistance on overhead patterns.
Progression:
Progress to a harder variation: archer push-up, ring push-up, or deficit push-up.
Common Problems:
Elbows flaring wide — keep at 45 degrees from the torso to protect the shoulder. Arching lower back — engage abs and glutes.