Exercise technique

modified push up to lower arms

The modified push up to lower arms is a bodyweight exercise targeting the forearms, with secondary emphasis on the triceps, chest, and shoulders. It involves transitioning from a push-up position to lowering the forearms to the ground and then pressing back up.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Start in a push-up position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line.
  2. Lower your body down towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
  3. Once your elbows are at a 90-degree angle, lower your forearms to the ground, keeping your elbows directly under your shoulders.
  4. Pause for a moment, then push through your palms to lift your forearms back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Triceps, Chest, Shoulders.

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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