The push press has a similar overhead pressing movement to the [shoulder press](https://www.puregym.com/exercises/arms-and-shoulders/shoulder-press/military-press/), but uses more momentum from the lower body to lift the bar overhead While the shoulder press requires the legs to remain straight, the push press involves bending and extending the knee to drive the barbell overhead. It has greater quad and glute activation, and heavier loads can be lifted.