What is a good score for 1RM Push Press?

Good scores for 1RM Push Press depend on your fitness level: Elite athletes perform over 70lb, advanced athletes target 110lb-70lb, intermediate athletes aim for 155lb-110lb, and beginners should focus on proper form over hitting 155lb.

What is considered a good 1RM Push Press score?

A good 1RM Push Press score for most CrossFit athletes is between 155lb-110lb (intermediate level). Elite scores are over 70lb, but focus on consistent movement and proper form rather than just numbers.

What should I aim for in 1RM Push Press?

Your 1RM Push Press target should match your fitness level. Beginners should aim for around 155lb with good form, while advanced athletes can target 110lb-70lb. Always prioritize proper movement over maximum reps.

How do I scale 1RM Push Press?

1RM Push Press can be scaled by reducing weights, modifying movements (like assisted pull-ups), or adjusting volume. Consult with a coach for personalized scaling options.

What muscles does 1RM Push Press work?

1RM Push Press primarily works the muscles involved in Push Press. This workout develops explosive power, strength.

Workout Description

1-rep-max push press

Why This Workout Is Medium

A push press uses simple barbell positions and low total volume, but a true maximum still demands coordinated leg drive, a strong front rack, and a controlled overhead finish.

Training Focus

This workout develops the following fitness attributes:

Strength (9/10): The heaviest successful push press is the recorded result, making force production a primary demand.
Power (9/10): A heavy push press depends on an explosive leg drive transferring force into the bar.
Stamina (2/10): Warm-up and build-up sets create some local fatigue, but the score comes from one successful lift.
Flexibility (2/10): The front rack and overhead finish require usable shoulder, wrist, and thoracic range of motion.
Speed (2/10): Fast extension helps the lift, but the session itself uses deliberate singles and full rest.
Endurance (1/10): Brief single attempts with full recovery place little demand on sustained aerobic output.

Movements

Push Press

Scaling Options

Use lighter singles that preserve a vertical dip, strong leg drive, and a stable overhead lockout. Record a strict press or push jerk separately when the movement standard changes.

Scaling Explanation

Reducing load preserves the push press pattern without turning the attempt into a push jerk. The scored repetition must finish overhead without a second knee bend under the bar.

Intended Stimulus

Test the heaviest push press you can finish with control. Full recovery between attempts keeps the result focused on leg drive, pressing strength, and overhead stability.

Coach Insight

Keep the torso vertical in the dip, drive through the floor, and finish the press without rebending the knees. Use small jumps once bar speed begins to slow.

Benchmark Notes

The ten-level ladder interpolates published one-rep push press standards for men and women. L5 starts at 130 lb for men and 72.5 lb for women; L10 starts at 305 lb and 167.5 lb. These are absolute loads, so bodyweight and age do not change the board level.

Modality Profile

The only movement is Push Press, a weightlifting movement: G 0%, M 0%, W 100%.

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Training Profile

Attribute	Score	Explanation
Endurance	1/10	Brief single attempts with full recovery place little demand on sustained aerobic output.
Stamina	2/10	Warm-up and build-up sets create some local fatigue, but the score comes from one successful lift.
Strength	9/10	The heaviest successful push press is the recorded result, making force production a primary demand.
Flexibility	2/10	The front rack and overhead finish require usable shoulder, wrist, and thoracic range of motion.
Power	9/10	A heavy push press depends on an explosive leg drive transferring force into the bar.
Speed	2/10	Fast extension helps the lift, but the session itself uses deliberate singles and full rest.

1RM Push Press

For Load

1-rep-max push press

Difficulty:

Medium

Modality:

Stimulus:

Test the heaviest push press you can finish with control. Full recovery between attempts keeps the result focused on leg drive, pressing strength, and overhead stability.

Insight:

Keep the torso vertical in the dip, drive through the floor, and finish the press without rebending the knees. Use small jumps once bar speed begins to slow.

Scaling:

Use lighter singles that preserve a vertical dip, strong leg drive, and a stable overhead lockout. Record a strict press or push jerk separately when the movement standard changes.

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