How to Do Barbell Press Under

Barbell Press Under is a full body exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Full body

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Press Under

  1. 01Start with the barbell at shoulder height in a wide snatch grip with feet in the pulling stance.
  2. 02Initiate the movement by driving the bar slightly upward while simultaneously dropping into a squat.
  3. 03Punch the arms overhead to lock out the bar as the hips descend toward the floor.
  4. 04Stand up from the squat with the bar locked out overhead, stabilizing the weight through the shoulders.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Press Under

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.
  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.
  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Biceps Bends the elbow and curls weight toward the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Shift the body weight aggressively under the bar as it passes the forehead to transition into the overhead catch position.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Press Under questions

What muscles does Barbell Press Under work?

Barbell Press Under is catalogued as a full body exercise in A90 Training Club, with the full body as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Press Under correctly?

Start with the barbell at shoulder height in a wide snatch grip with feet in the pulling stance. Initiate the movement by driving the bar slightly upward while simultaneously dropping into a squat. Punch the arms overhead to lock out the bar as the hips descend toward the floor. Stand up from the squat with the bar locked out overhead, stabilizing the weight through the shoulders.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Press Under?

Shift the body weight aggressively under the bar as it passes the forehead to transition into the overhead catch position.

Is Barbell Press Under suitable for beginners?

Barbell Press Under is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Press Under?

Barbell Press Under uses barbell.

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