Form cues
- Keep elbows at 45 degrees
- Lower chest below hands
- Maintain a straight line
- Engage your core
Exercise
Deep Push-Up
Chest, body weight
A push-up performed with hands elevated for a greater range of motion to emphasize lower chest activation.
Target: pectorals. Also works: triceps brachii, anterior deltoids, core.
Steps
- Place hands on elevated surfaces shoulder-width apart.
- Assume a plank position with tight core and straight body.
- Lower your chest between your hands, dipping below hand level.
- Pause at the bottom, feeling a deep stretch in the chest.
- Push up powerfully until arms are extended.
Common mistakes
- Sagging hips
- Flaring elbows
- Not going deep enough
- Letting shoulders round
Breathing
Inhale as you lower down, exhale as you push up.
In the app, search for Deep Push-Up and add it to a workout.