How to Do Return Push from Stance
Start and end of one clean rep of Return Push from Stance.
Quick facts
| Primary muscle | Shoulders |
|---|---|
| Secondary muscles | Chest, Triceps |
| Equipment | Dumbbell |
| Category | Plyometrics |
How to perform Return Push from Stance
- You will need a partner for this drill.
- Begin in an athletic 2 or 3 point stance.
- At the signal, move into a position to receive the pass from your partner.
- Catch the medicine ball with both hands and immediately throw it back to your partner.
- You can modify this drill by running different routes.
Muscles worked
- Shoulders (primary): raises and rotates the arms and drives everything overhead.
- Chest (secondary): pushes the arms forward and across the body — your horizontal pressing power.
- Triceps (secondary): straightens the elbow to lock out every press and pushdown.
Sets & reps by goal
| Goal | Sets × reps | Load | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 3–5 × 3–5 | Heavy (~85%+) | 2–3 min |
| Hypertrophy | 3–4 × 8–12 | Moderate (~65–75%) | 60–90 s |
| Endurance | 2–3 × 15–20 | Lighter (~50–60%) | 30–45 s |
Pick the row that matches your goal. If you're newer, anchor in the hypertrophy range while you groove the form.
Form tips
- Keep the ribs down and the glutes tight so the lower back doesn't arch to 'help' the weight up.
- Each side works on its own, so match the depth and speed of both arms and don't let the stronger side take over.
- Land softly through the whole foot with bent knees to absorb the force, and reset fully between reps.
- Stop a rep or two short of failure on most sets to keep form clean and recover faster.
Common mistakes
- Pressing with the lower back arched instead of a braced, stacked torso.
- Letting the dumbbells drift apart or clang together at the top instead of controlling the path.
- Landing stiff-legged or with locked knees, which spikes the load on the joints.
Frequently asked questions
What muscles does Return Push from Stance work?
Return Push from Stance mainly works the shoulders, with the chest, triceps helping as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for Return Push from Stance?
Return Push from Stance needs a pair of dumbbells.
How many sets and reps should I do for Return Push from Stance?
It depends on your goal: about 3–5 sets of 3–5 heavy reps for strength, 3–4 sets of 8–12 for muscle growth, or 2–3 sets of 15–20 for endurance. Pick the row that matches your goal. If you're newer, anchor in the hypertrophy range while you groove the form.
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