Weighted Push-up

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Instructions Preparation Lie prone on floor with hands slightly wider than shoulder width. Raise body up off floor by extend arms with body straight. Partner can place weight plate(s) on back if needed. Execution Keeping body straight, lower body to floor by bending arms. Push body up until arms are extended. Repeat. Comments Both upper and lower body must be keep straight throughout movement. Exercise can be performed without additional weight. If additional weight is used, partner will need to add and removing weight, and keep weight from sliding off back. See narrower grip push-up.

Classification  Utility: Basic or Auxiliary  Mechanics: Compound  Force: Push Muscles Target Pectoralis Major, Sternal Synergists Pectoralis Major, Clavicular Deltoid, Anterior Triceps Brachii Dynamic Stabilizers Biceps Brachii, Short Head Stabilizers Rectus Abdominis Obliques Quadriceps Pectoralis Minor Serratus Anterior Antagonist Stabilizers Erector Spinae