Crossfit Level 1 - Shoulder Press, Push Press, and Push Jerk (Movement)

Question 1

The body from which the movements of the shoulder press, push press, and push jerk emanate—which is the CORE—is often referred to as what?

Answer 1

the “power zone”

Question 2

What 4 muscle groups are comprised of the “Power zone”?

Answer 2

1) hip flexors
2) hip extensors (glutes and hams)
3) spinal erectors
4) quadraceps

Question 3

With the push press, you should be able to drive over head as much as what percentage more than the shoulder press?

Answer 3

30%

Question 4

In the shoulder press, the power zone is used for what?

Answer 4

Stabilization only.

Question 5

In the push press, the power zone proves what?

Answer 5

Stability but also the primary impetus in both the dip and drive.

Question 6

In the push jerk, the pwoer zone is call on for what 4 things?

Answer 6

1. dip
2. drive
3. second dip
4. squat