Weighted Triple-stop Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest
Weighted Triple-stop 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 Triple-stop Push-up with proper form and technique.
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Begin in a high plank 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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Engage your core and lower your body by bending your elbows, stopping and holding briefly when your arms are slightly bent, about one-quarter of the way down.
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Continue lowering your body further, stopping and holding briefly when your elbows are bent at approximately a 90-degree angle, about halfway down.
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Lower your body even closer to the floor, stopping and holding briefly just before your chest touches the ground, about three-quarters of the way down.
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Without pausing at the bottom, powerfully push through your hands to extend your arms and return to the starting high plank position.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Triple-stop 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 Triple-stop 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 Triple-stop 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.
