Squat Press

One of the main goals when you walk into the gym is to get the maximum amount of benefit in the least amount of time. For figure competitors trying to lose body fat and maintain muscle, the squat press is one of the best possible exercises.

The squat press is a combination of:

   a) squat

   b) shoulder press

Done correctly this exercise burns a lot of calories.

1) Dumbbells  shoulders height as you squat down

2) Squat down to where your upper thighs are at least    

    parallel to the floor

3) Drive up forcefully as you press the dummbells overhead

Squat press done with  a dumbbells

(hands in neutral position)

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It is easier to perform dumbbells squat presses with hands in the neutrtal position (palms facing each other). Keep the hands in this position as you press upwards.

(the neutral position actually places less strain on shoulder joints. Consider using this position for all of your dummbell pressing exercises)

The lower you squat down the more your glutes have to work!

Figure Competition Coach/Personal Training

Advanced Fat Loss For Women

Buffalo N.Y.

Terry Stokes

Personaltrainer1024@hotmail.com

Barbell Squat Press

This form of the squat press is performed with a barbell. This is a more advanced version but eventually you want to incorporate the barbell into this movements. Squat down while pushing your butt backward and keeping your head up (this will insure that you don't bend too far forward). As you stand up - press the barbell overhead.