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wjmxm21		Push Press Rules	02-02-2012 @ 03:06
improvment is a MUST !! Member 1407, 1629 posts SQ 215, BP 187.5, DL 270 672.5 kgs @ 105kgs UnEq	I was just wondering if there was any rules regarding a push press, what is legit and what a fail is? Obviously some are obvious, but i have a dubious lift i'm not sure would pass as i stumbled and stepped forward slightly like an inch before lockout. I managed to finish the lift though.

Rico		...	02-02-2012 @ 04:03
Sugdens very own David Dimbleby Member 1403, 3716 posts SQ 220, BP 115, DL 260 595.0 kgs @ 97kgs UnEq	I would say anything goes.

hoponbaby		...	02-02-2012 @ 06:43
Member 1966, 348 posts SQ 160, BP 70, DL 200 430.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	I would say arms locked out, (some lads struggle to totaly straighten their arms due to injury), and have your feet in line.. As for the push i've not seen 'no lift' given for squatting to low....

Wigan		...	02-02-2012 @ 07:23
a cynical old scrote Member 68, 6914 posts SQ 255, BP 132.5, DL 250 637.5 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq	As long as there isn't a double dip to lock the weight out then you are ok.

mikex101		...	02-02-2012 @ 11:12
never too old Member 637, 760 posts	Wigan said:As long as there isn't a double dip to lock the weight out then you are ok. Really? thats a bas***d. does that go for strongman comps? i thought that pretty much anything goes with regards to getting it overhead?

VanillaGorilla		...	02-02-2012 @ 11:20
the UK's leading expert in bio mechanics Member 1973, 7379 posts	mikex101 said: Really? thats a bas***d. does that go for strongman comps? i thought that pretty much anything goes with regards to getting it overhead? Overhead = anything goes. But there is a specific difference between a push press and a jerk.

JackRevans		...	02-02-2012 @ 11:22
'There was also a sausage in my mouth.' Member 2477, 16481 posts SQ 190, BP 130, DL 235 555.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	so whats a power jerk?

VanillaGorilla		...	02-02-2012 @ 11:40
the UK's leading expert in bio mechanics Member 1973, 7379 posts	Stil a jerk.

DomRedshaw		...	02-02-2012 @ 11:43
Uk limbo dancing champion Member 2666, 6551 posts SQ 202, BP 170, DL 255 627.0 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 02.02.2012 @ 11:44 AM by DomRedshaw hoponbaby said:I would say arms locked out, (some lads struggle to totaly straighten their arms due to injury), and have your feet in line.. As for the push i've not seen 'no lift' given for squatting to low.... i would disagree about the feet being inline. quite a few guys push press with a split stance, its still a push press as theres no 2nd dip

Thing		...	02-02-2012 @ 11:49
a large fingered spastic that demolishes plant Member 89, 31706 posts SQ 260, BP 220, DL 290 770.0 kgs @ 142kgs UnEq	no using the Head as a half way stopping point.

mikex101		...	02-02-2012 @ 12:30
never too old Member 637, 760 posts	VanillaGorilla said: Overhead = anything goes. But there is a specific difference between a push press and a jerk. good to know, as i cant strict/push press for s**t!

VanillaGorilla		...	02-02-2012 @ 12:48
the UK's leading expert in bio mechanics Member 1973, 7379 posts	Post Edited: 02.02.2012 @ 12:50 PM by VanillaGorilla Overhead - Getting the object to full overhead extension any how. Strict press - Pressing the object overhead using only shoulders and triceps, no impetus from the legs or hips, until lockout. Push press - An initial drive from the legs and hips to get the object moving, followed by a continuation of the movement using your shoulders and triceps only, until lockout, with straight legs. Jerk - An initial drive from the legs and hips to get the object moving, then once full hip extension has been reached, rebending the hips and knees as you continue locking out the arms. This can be as a power jerk (small dip with feet in line), a split jerk (dip by splitting your feet forward and back, almost into a lunge position) or a squat jerk (deep dip with feet in line) In competition conditions (strongman) the following stipulations usually apply: Feet must be in line in order for the lift to be completed. Head must be pushed through in order for the lift to be completed. Generally any method can be used for dumbell, block, log and axle. Usually jerks are not allowed for viking press. This does depend on the organiser though. Hope this helps.

brownbear		...	02-02-2012 @ 12:52
Morrisons - rump - 7£ Member 2206, 11578 posts SQ 228, BP 150, DL 260 638.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq	VanillaGorilla said:Overhead - Getting the object to full overhead extension any how. Strict press - Pressing the object overhead using only shoulders and triceps, no impetus from the legs or hips, until lockout. Push press - An initial drive from the legs and hips to get the object moving, followed by a continuation of the movement using your shoulders and triceps only, until lockout, with straight legs. Jerk - An initial drive from the legs and hips to get the object moving, then once full hip extension has been reached, rebending the hips and knees as you continue locking out the arms. This can be as a power jerk (small dip with feet in line), a split jerk (dip by splitting your feet forward and back, almost into a lunge position) or a squat jerk (deep dip with feet in line) In competition conditions (strongman) the following stipulations usually apply: Feet must be in line in order for the lift to be completed. Head must be pushed through in order for the lift to be completed. Generally any method can be used for dumbell, block, log and axle. Usually jerks are not allowed for viking press. This does depend on the organiser though. Hope this helps. Excellent definitions, did people not get this before though?!

hoponbaby		...	02-02-2012 @ 13:03
Member 1966, 348 posts SQ 160, BP 70, DL 200 430.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	DomRedshaw said: i would disagree about the feet being inline. quite a few guys push press with a split stance, its still a push press as theres no 2nd dip If you want the lift counted in a comp your feet have to be in line..

hoponbaby		...	02-02-2012 @ 13:03
Member 1966, 348 posts SQ 160, BP 70, DL 200 430.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	DomRedshaw said: i would disagree about the feet being inline. quite a few guys push press with a split stance, its still a push press as theres no 2nd dip If you want the lift counted in a comp your feet have to be in line..

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