Band-Resisted Standard Push-Up
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Chest · Mid
- Medium load
- Delts · Front and Triceps
- Low load
- Core
How to do it
Check the band for damage, place it across your upper back, and pin its ends securely beneath your palms. Set up in a standard push-up position with hands slightly wider than shoulder width. Lower your chest toward the floor with elbows angled back, then push up while keeping your trunk steady and the band in place.
Form cues
- Keep the band across your upper back.
- Hold a straight plank.
- Press the floor away.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
ShoulderElbowWristUpper backLower back
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.