Suspender Incline Push up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major
- Equipment
- Suspension
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles
- Triceps Brachii, Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Suspension Incline Push-up
How to: Suspender Incline Push up
- Attach the suspension straps to an overhead point.
- Adjust the straps to the desired height, typically around waist level.
- Stand facing away from the anchor point and grasp the handles with an overhand grip.
- Walk your feet back until your body is in a straight line from head to heels.
- Lower your chest towards the handles while keeping your elbows at 45 degrees to your body.
- Push through your palms to return to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the elbows to flare out excessively.
- Not engaging core muscles, leading to sagging hips.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
Modifications
- Perform the push-up on your knees for less resistance.
- Use a lighter suspension system or perform against a wall for easier modification.
Tips
- Engage your core to maintain body stability.
- Keep the elbows at a 45-degree angle to avoid shoulder strain.
- Lower your chest towards the suspension straps for a full range of motion.
Suspender Incline Push up Alternatives
Tags
push-up
suspension
chest
strength
core
triceps