Suspender Close grip Chest Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Chest
- Equipment
- Suspension
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Chest
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, triceps, Triceps Brachii, shoulders, Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Suspender Chest Press
How to: Suspender Close grip Chest Press
- Stand facing away from the anchor point of the suspension trainer.
- Grab the handles with a close grip and extend arms in front of you.
- Lean forward at an angle, keeping the body straight from head to heels.
- Lower your body by bending your elbows, bringing your hands towards your chest.
- Press back out to the starting position, keeping elbows close throughout the movement.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing elbows to flare out excessively.
- Not engaging the core while performing the press.
- Using too much momentum instead of controlled movement.
Modifications
- Perform with lighter resistance or do a push-up variation if suspension is difficult.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body during the press.
- Engage your core to maintain stability throughout the movement.
Suspender Close grip Chest Press Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
suspension
pectoralis major
triceps
deltoids