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How to do Suspended Push-up

The suspended push-up is a challenging variation of the traditional push-up performed using a suspension trainer. This exercise increases instability, requiring greater core engagement and upper body strength.

Suspended Push-up demonstration
Primary muscle
Chest
Also works
Triceps, Shoulders and Core
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Advanced
Category
Chest

How to do Suspended Push-up, step by step

  1. Find a suspension trainer and adjust it to an appropriate height.
  2. Stand facing away from the anchor point and hold the handles with an overhand grip.
  3. Walk your feet forward, leaning your body forward until your weight is supported by the suspension trainer.
  4. Keep your body straight from head to heels, engage your core, and lower your chest towards the handles.
  5. Push through your chest and arms to return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Suspended Push-up works your chest as the main mover, with help from your triceps, shoulders and core.

Track Suspended Push-up in SPLYT

Suspended Push-up 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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