Lunge Push-Off to Overhead Press For Tennis

Exercise 6.40 from Chapter 6 of Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning for Tennis. Watch the demonstration, then review the setup and technique cues.

Exercise Video

Starting Position

Set the barbell at the front of the shoulders and take a controlled forward lunge position.

How To Perform The Exercise

Push forcefully through the lead foot as you rise from the lunge and drive the bar overhead. Stabilize at the top, then lower it to the front rack and reset.

Coaching Points

Coordinate the leg push-off with the overhead drive. The video demonstrates one lead leg; repeat the exercise with the other leg leading.

Equipment: Barbell
Book Difficulty Level: 2 of 5

Progressions And Related Exercises

6.39 Forward Lunge & Press
6.23 Standing Military Press
6.35 Push-Press

Browse the Strength for Performance exercise library or tennis workouts to combine these movements in a session.

For the complete instructions and progression, see Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning for Tennis, exercise 6.40.