[Lisa~]

Originally Posted by TessTN

I do my first Stage 2 workout tomorrow, and those darn squat push-presses are scaring me to death, too. I tried the move just with a pole and no weight yesterday, and could just see myself clocking my chin with a loaded Oly bar!

Too, I can't see how my arms can be parallel to the floor at the beginning, without having the bar right up against my throat. Hmmm... maybe it'll all work itself out in the gym tomorrow.

The rest of the stuff looks tough, but fun. These squats, though-- gah, nightmare fuel for me!

Tess

Originally Posted by Shell81

Tess- I have three more stage 1 workouts and am also feeling anxious for the front squat push presses! I'm wondering how much weight I should start off with....

Here are a couple of discussions about the front squat to push press that might answer some of your questions:

Front Squat Push/Press

Push/Press question.