Push with Chair Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoids, Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Push Up with Chair
How to: Push with Chair
- Stand facing the chair and place your hands on the edge of the seat.
- Walk your feet back until your body is in a straight line from head to heels.
- Lower your chest towards the chair while keeping your elbows at about a 45-degree angle.
- Push through your hands to return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the hips to sag.
- Overextending the arms.
- Not keeping the body in a straight line.
Modifications
- Perform on an elevated surface to reduce difficulty.
- Use a wall for support if balance is an issue.
Tips
- Engage your core to maintain stability.
- Keep your elbows slightly bent at all times.
- Avoid dropping your hips to keep the form correct.
Push with Chair Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
bodyweight
beginner
push-up
upper body