Weighted Push-up on Bosu® Balance Trainer

Muscle Groups: Chest

Weighted Push-up on Bosu® Balance Trainer focuses on Chest, with Abs, Shoulders, Triceps working as supporting muscles.

How to Perform

Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Push-up on Bosu® Balance Trainer with proper form and technique.

  1. 1

    Place the Bosu Balance Trainer dome-side down on the floor.

  2. 2

    Get into a push-up position with your hands gripping the edges of the flat platform, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Ensure your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels, engaging your core.

  4. 4

    Have a partner carefully place a weight plate on your upper back, between your shoulder blades.

  5. 5

    Keeping your core tight and elbows slightly tucked, lower your chest towards the Bosu platform by bending your elbows.

  6. 6

    Continue lowering until your chest is just above or lightly touches the platform, maintaining a straight body line.

  7. 7

    Push through your hands to extend your arms and lift your body back up.

  8. 8

    Return to the starting position with fully extended arms, maintaining the straight body line and core engagement.

Secondary Muscles

While Weighted Push-up on Bosu® Balance Trainer 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 Weighted Push-up on Bosu® Balance Trainer, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.

These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Push-up on Bosu® Balance Trainer, 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.

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