Exercise technique

suspended push-up

The suspended push-up is a challenging variation of the traditional push-up performed using a suspension trainer. This exercise increases instability, requiring greater core engagement and upper body strength.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Find a suspension trainer and adjust it to an appropriate height.
  2. Stand facing away from the anchor point and hold the handles with an overhand grip.
  3. Walk your feet forward, leaning your body forward until your weight is supported by the suspension trainer.
  4. Keep your body straight from head to heels, engage your core, and lower your chest towards the handles.
  5. Push through your chest and arms to return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Triceps, Shoulders, Core.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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