Push-up Plus
Muscle Groups: Chest
Push-up Plus focuses on Chest, with Abs, Shoulders, Triceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Push-up Plus with proper form and technique.
- 1
Start in a high plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, fingers pointing forward, and your body forming a straight line from head to heels.
- 2
Engage your core and glutes, then bend your elbows to lower your chest towards the floor, keeping your body straight.
- 3
Push through your hands to extend your arms and return to the top of the push-up position.
- 4
From this top position, without bending your elbows, push your hands further into the floor to round your upper back slightly and lift your shoulder blades away from your spine (protraction).
- 5
Release the protraction, allowing your shoulder blades to settle back into the standard top push-up position, completing one repetition.
Secondary Muscles
While Push-up Plus primarily targets Chest , 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 Plus, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Push-up Plus, 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.
