Weighted Suspended Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest, Shoulders
Weighted 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 Weighted Suspended Push-up with proper form and technique.
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Adjust the suspension trainer handles to a low height, about 6-12 inches off the floor.
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Carefully place a weight plate on your upper back, ensuring it is stable.
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Grab the handles and get into a push-up position, with your body straight from head to heels.
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Your hands should be directly under your shoulders, and your core engaged.
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Slowly bend your elbows, lowering your chest towards the floor between your hands while maintaining a straight body line.
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Push through your hands to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted 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 Weighted 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 Weighted 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.
