Dip is too deep — becomes a jerk
Excessive knee bend changes the timing and bar path.
Overactive muscles
QuadricepsHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Olympic · Full Body
Push Press (Olympic Variation)
Coaching cues
- Front rack; strict dip — only 3 inches; vertical torso
- Leg drive launches the bar; arms press to full lockout
- Bar stacks over midfoot at lockout
- Lower to front rack actively — don't crash it down
Common faults 2
Arms press before leg drive finishes
Shoulder press assists before the legs have fully driven; leg power is wasted.
Overactive muscles
Anterior deltoidUpper trapezius
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗