Press-Push-Jerk

Workout 29 July 2009:

Shoulder press, five sets of one rep
Push press, five sets of three reps
Push jerk, five sets of five reps

Rest as needed between all sets

Results:
SP: 135-135-135-135-135
PP: 125-125-125-135-135
PJ: 120-125-125-125-125(failed final rep)

Previous best:
SP: 125-130-135-140-140
PP: 125-135-140-145-150
PJ: 110-115-120-120-120(failed final rep)
(25 Jan 09)

I was able to put up more weight today than I was expecting given the decreased amount of overhead lifting I've done in the last 3-4 months. I know I could have put up more weight on the push press, but I'm still being careful with heavy dynamic lifting overhead. My push jerk weights were better than my previous best numbers simply because I didn't go as heavy on the push press.

When doing the push press or push jerk, it's critical to make sure you don't lean forward during the dip. This will almost always result in a failed rep at heavy weights. Also make sure that at the beginning of each rep, your elbows are in front of the bar. Many people have a tendency to drop their elbows them behind the bar after the first rep when doing sets of multiples.

Mark Rippetoe Quote of the Day:
"Shitting yourself when you deadlift was omitted from [Starting Strength]. The best way to avoid this is to not deadlift when you need to shit, and vice versa. Planning is the key here."