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Suspended Push-Up

Suspended Push-Up: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only. Level: beginner.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbody only
  • Levelbeginner
  • Forcepush
  • Typecompound
  • Body partchest
Primary muscles
pectorals, triceps
Secondary muscles
shoulders, core
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How to do it

  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.

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