7) Push presses

Target: same as all presses: Side and frontal deltoids.
This is a very peculiar exercise. It uses the “cheating principle” presented in previous pages of this site to achieve workout for the front and side deltoids past the point of failure.
The subjects needs to pick the barbell off the rack and position it on his shoulders behind the neck. From a standing-up position he/she has to bend the knees slightly then straighten them suddenly to give the weight an upward thrust. This momentum will help the barbell pass the critical point and the remainder of the lift shall be taken care of by the - already exhausted - side and frontal deltoids.