Weighted Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest
Weighted Push-up 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 with proper form and technique.
- 1
Begin in a standard push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, feet together, and a weight plate placed securely on your upper back.
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Ensure your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels, engaging your core.
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Slowly lower your chest towards the floor by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body.
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Continue lowering until your chest is just above the ground or your upper arms are parallel to the floor.
- 5
Push through your palms to extend your arms and return your body to the starting straight-line position.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Push-up 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, 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, 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.
