Chest · Body weight · Intermediate

How to do Push And Pull Bodyweight

The push and pull bodyweight exercise is a variation of the push-up that emphasizes both the pushing and pulling phases of the movement, targeting the pectorals, triceps, and deltoids.

Push And Pull Bodyweight demonstration
Primary muscle
Chest
Also works
Triceps and Deltoids
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Intermediate
Category
Chest

How to do Push And Pull Bodyweight, step by step

  1. Start in a push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your body in a straight line.
  2. Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your body straight.
  3. Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
  4. From the push-up position, pull your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your body straight.
  5. Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Push And Pull Bodyweight works your chest as the main mover, with help from your triceps and deltoids.

Track Push And Pull Bodyweight in SPLYT

Push And Pull Bodyweight is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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