suspended push-up

What is Suspended Push-Up? Suspended push-up is a challenging variation of the traditional push-up exercise where your hands are placed on suspended straps or handles, such as TRX straps. This instability increases the difficulty of the exercise, engaging more stabilizer muscles and core muscles to maintain balance and control throughout the movement.

Begin by securing the suspended straps or handles at an appropriate height.
Assume a plank position with your feet together and hands gripping the handles, arms extended directly under your shoulders.
Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows while keeping your core engaged and back straight.
Push back up to the starting position by straightening your arms, maintaining control and stability throughout the movement.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Allowing the hips to sag or pike during the movement, compromising form and effectiveness.
Not engaging the core muscles, leading to instability and potential strain on the lower back. - Placing the hands too far apart or too close together on the handles, affecting the balance and targeting of muscles.
Rushing through the exercise without proper control and range of motion.

Focus on maintaining a straight line from head to heels throughout the exercise.
Squeeze your glutes and engage your core to stabilize your body. - Control the descent and ascent phases of the movement to maximize muscle engagement.
Adjust the difficulty by changing the angle of your body or foot position.

Primary muscles: Chest (pectoralis major), Shoulders (deltoids), Triceps - Secondary muscles: Core muscles (rectus abdominis, obliques), Upper back, Stabilizer muscles