Lever Push-up with Towels Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles
- Triceps Brachii, Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Towel Push-up
How to: Lever Push-up with Towels
- Adjust the leverage machine to a comfortable height.
- Place towels under your hands for added grip and comfort.
- From a starting position, lower your chest towards the lever until it is just above the machine.
- Push back up until your arms are fully extended.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the elbows to flail out wide, which can strain the shoulders.
- Not lowering the body far enough during the push-up.
- Rounding the back instead of maintaining a straight body line.
Modifications
- Use a lighter resistance setting on the machine.
- Perform the push-up at an incline to reduce difficulty.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement to maintain stability.
- Keep your elbows slightly tucked in to protect your shoulders.
- Press all the way through the palms of your hands for maximum engagement.
Lever Push-up with Towels Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
push-up
pecs
upper body
resistance