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suspended push-up

suspended push-up is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Find a suspension trainer and adjust it to an appropriate height.

Step 2

Stand facing away from the anchor point and hold the handles with an overhand grip.

Step 3

Walk your feet forward, leaning your body forward until your weight is supported by the suspension trainer.

Step 4

Keep your body straight from head to heels, engage your core, and lower your chest towards the handles.

Step 5

Push through your chest and arms to return to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

pectorals

Secondary muscles

tricepsshoulderscore

Primary body parts

chest

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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