Position the push-up bars on the floor, ensuring they are stable. Place your hands on the bars shoulder-width apart, with your feet hip-width apart, and body in a straight line from head to heels.
Execution
Engage your core and lower your chest by bending your elbows, keeping your body aligned. Push back up to the starting position, engaging your chest, shoulders, and triceps. Repeat for the desired reps.
Equipment required
Push-up Bars x 2
Target muscles
Chest
More Detailed Information
Push-up With Push-up Bars
How to Do:
Setup
Place the push-up bars on the floor, ensuring they are stable and evenly spaced. Position your hands on the bars, keeping them shoulder-width apart. Your feet should be hip-width apart, and your body should form a straight line from head to heels.
Body Position
Engage your core and maintain a neutral spine. Your palms should be facing downward, gripping the bars firmly. Keep your elbows slightly bent and your shoulders away from your ears.
Lower Down
Slowly lower your chest toward the floor by bending your elbows. Keep your body aligned, and avoid letting your hips sag. Lower yourself until your chest is just above the floor or as low as your mobility allows.
Push Back Up
Push through your palms to straighten your arms, returning to the starting position. Exhale as you push up, ensuring that you engage your chest, shoulders, and triceps.
Repeat
Perform the desired number of repetitions, maintaining controlled and steady movements throughout the exercise.
Benefits:
The push-up with push-up bars increases the range of motion compared to regular push-ups, allowing for a deeper stretch in the chest and greater activation of the muscles. It targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps while improving wrist comfort due to the neutral hand position. This variation enhances upper body strength and stability, and can be beneficial for those looking to build muscle mass or improve push-up form.
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