Weighted Biceps Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest, Biceps
Weighted Biceps Push-up focuses on Chest, Biceps, with Abs, Shoulders, Triceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Biceps Push-up with proper form and technique.
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Start in a push-up position with your hands slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart, directly under your shoulders.
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Ensure your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels, engaging your core and glutes.
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If adding weight, carefully place a weight plate on your upper back, ensuring it is stable.
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Begin to lower your chest towards the floor by bending your elbows, keeping them tucked close to your sides.
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Continue lowering until your chest is just above the floor or your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
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Push through your hands to extend your arms, driving your body back up to the starting position.
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Fully extend your arms at the top, maintaining a straight body line throughout the movement.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Biceps Push-up primarily targets Chest, Biceps , 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 Weighted Biceps Push-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Biceps 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.
