Push-up and Row
Muscle Groups: Chest, Lats
Push-up and Row focuses on Chest, Lats, with Abs, Shoulders, Triceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Push-up and Row with proper form and technique.
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Start in a high plank position with your hands gripping dumbbells on the floor, directly under your shoulders, and your feet hip-width apart.
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Keeping your body in a straight line, lower your chest towards the floor by bending your elbows.
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Push through your hands to return to the high plank position.
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Shift your weight slightly to your left hand and pull the right dumbbell up towards your right rib cage, keeping your elbow close to your body.
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Lower the right dumbbell back to the floor with control.
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Shift your weight slightly to your right hand and pull the left dumbbell up towards your left rib cage, keeping your elbow close to your body.
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Lower the left dumbbell back to the floor with control to complete one repetition.
Secondary Muscles
While Push-up and Row primarily targets Chest, Lats , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs, Shoulders, Triceps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Push-up and Row, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Push-up and Row, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
