Description
Forward press with continuous inward pressure to strongly recruit the chest.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Maintain an upright posture, open chest and low shoulders.
- Press your hands continuously against each other.
- Keep your wrists neutral and elbows controlled.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Press forward while maintaining inward pressure.
- Contract without moving your shoulders forward.
- Return slowly without releasing the pressure.
Technique cue
Continuous inward pressure from start to finish.
Common mistakes- releasing the pressure
- rounding the shoulders forward
- returning too quickly
- relaxing trunk tension
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- Losing posture can shift strain to the shoulders.
- An overly abrupt tempo can overload the wrists and elbows.