incline push-ups with suspension straps
Adjust suspension straps so handles are at mid-thigh height or higher, standing facing away from the anchor point. Grasp handles with an overhand grip, palms facing each other or slightly inward, and step back until straps are taut.
- Equipment
- Equipment
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Focus Area
- Chest
- Injury risk
- Low
Primary muscles
- Pectoralis Major (sternal head)
- Triceps Brachii
- Anterior Deltoid
Secondary muscles
- Rectus Abdominis
- Obliques
- Serratus Anterior
- Rotator Cuff
Target muscles
- chest
- arms
- shoulder
- abs
How to perform
- 1
Adjust suspension straps so handles are at mid-thigh height or higher, standing facing away from the anchor point.
- 2
Grasp handles with an overhand grip, palms facing each other or slightly inward, and step back until straps are taut.
- 3
Lean forward into an incline plank position, keeping your body straight from head to heels, core engaged.
- 4
Bend your elbows, lowering your chest towards your hands, allowing elbows to flare slightly or tuck depending on comfort.
- 5
Push through the handles, extending your arms to return to the starting incline plank position.
- 6
Maintain a stable core and avoid sagging hips or arching the lower back throughout the movement.
Safety & form
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