Press Under

Press Under

Note: This is just a visual reference — it may vary depending on your setup.

Strength Lower body
Lower Body Shoulders
Muscle Activation
Quadricep · Shoulders
80%
Glutes
20%
Equipment
Barbell
Setup / Starting Position
  • Start standing with your feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.
Exercise Position
  • Bend your knees and hips, lowering into a partial squat position.
  • Allow the barbell to rest against your thighs.
Form & Performance
  • Explosively extend your hips and knees, using momentum to drive the barbell upwards.
  • As the barbell reaches chest height, quickly drop into a quarter squat position and press the barbell overhead.