pectoralsbody weight

push-up plus

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

Steps

Step 1. Start in a high plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your body in a straight line from head to heels.

Step 2. Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.

Step 3. Once your chest is just above the ground, push through your hands to extend your arms and lift your upper body up.

Step 4. At the top of the movement, protract your shoulder blades by pushing your upper back towards the ceiling.

Step 5. Pause for a moment, then reverse the movement by retracting your shoulder blades and lowering your body back down to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

pectorals

Secondary muscles

tricepsshoulders

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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