Suspended Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest, Shoulders
Suspended Push-up focuses on Chest, Shoulders, with Abs, Triceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Suspended Push-up with proper form and technique.
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Start in a suspended position, holding the handles with your palms facing inward and your feet off the ground.
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Lower your body by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides until your chest is just above the ground.
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Push through your palms to return to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Suspended Push-up safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your core tight to maintain a straight line from head to heels.
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Avoid shrugging your shoulders; keep them down and back throughout the movement.
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Make sure to not let your elbows flare out too much; keep them close to your body.
Secondary Muscles
While Suspended Push-up primarily targets Chest, Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs, 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 Suspended Push-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Suspended Push-up, 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.
