The Press' Hip Drive

[Sandisk]

Should the glutes squeeze when the forward part of the hip drive is done, or just the quads and abs?

[George Christiansen]

Should the glutes squeeze when the forward part of the hip drive is done, or just the quads and abs?

The quads support your weight the abz keep you from arching your back too much (in theory). Everything should be rigid, but not moving. Except your glutes/low back/hips, which are what actually causes the lower body movement.

[Sandisk]

The quads support your weight the abz keep you from arching your back too much (in theory). Everything should be rigid, but not moving. Except your glutes/low back/hips, which are what actually causes the lower body movement.

That I understand, what I am asking is, is it necessary for the glutes to squeeze during the forward movement of the hips?

[Royce Nichols]

That I understand, what I am asking is, is it necessary for the glutes to squeeze during the forward movement of the hips?

Yes

[Sandisk]

Yes

Do I need to forcefully squeeze the glutes or will it happen by itself if the drive is correctly initiated from the hips? Thanks, also, do the knees need to be fully locked or have a slight bend to them during the hip drive?

[Royce Nichols]

Do I need to forcefully squeeze the glutes or will it happen by itself if the drive is correctly initiated from the hips? Thanks, also, do the knees need to be fully locked or have a slight bend to them during the hip drive?

Squeeze your glutes and flex your quads. Knees must be locked.

[Sandisk]

Squeeze your glutes and flex your quads. Knees must be locked.

Squeezing the quads, should it be done by extending the knees as hard as possible when they're already locked (hyperextending), or simply using the mind-muscle connection? Sorry if I'm asking too many questions, I just want to be sure I have everything understood correctly without any misconceptions.

[Royce Nichols]

Squeezing the quads, should it be done by extending the knees as hard as possible when they're already locked (hyperextending), or simply using the mind-muscle connection? Sorry if I'm asking too many questions, I just want to be sure I have everything understood correctly without any misconceptions.

You can squeeze your quads with your mind? Impressive.

Us mortals lock our knees by squeezing the quads. Do it yourself. Stand up and flex your quads as hard as you can. This will straighten (extend) your knees. They must stay this way for the lift.

[George Christiansen]

That I understand, what I am asking is, is it necessary for the glutes to squeeze during the forward movement of the hips?

You cannot drive your hips forward without your glutes. It is impossible.

[Sandisk]

You can squeeze your quads with your mind? Impressive.

Us mortals lock our knees by squeezing the quads. Do it yourself. Stand up and flex your quads as hard as you can. This will straighten (extend) your knees. They must stay this way for the lift.

What about the way down of the lift? Does the hip drive need to be performed to clear the head out of the way again? But this time slower, without a bounce?