Push-up

Weighted Push-up Exercise

Target Muscle: General or Pectoralis Major, Sternal (Chest)

Workout Mechanics: Compound | Workout Force: Push Exercise | Utility: Basic or Auxiliary

Stablizer Muscle: Rectus Abdominis, Obliques, Quadriceps

Synergists: Pectoralis Major, Clavicular, Deltoid, Anterior, Triceps Brachii

Push-up Instructions

Push-up Technique

Lie prone on floor with hands slightly wider than shoulder width. Raise body up off floor by extend arms with body straight. Partner can place weight plate(s) on back if needed.

Push-up Form

Keeping body straight, lower body to floor by bending arms. Push body up until arms are extended. Repeat.

Both upper and lower body must be keep straight throughout movement. Exercise can be performed without additional weight. If additional weight is used, partner will need to add and removing weight, and keep weight from sliding off back.

Related Weighted Exercises
1. Chest Dip