zTest Movement
ID: 796
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- Exercise Type:
- Upper Push
- Contraindications:
- None
- Equipment:
- Floor Based
- Applicability:
- Focus
- Superset?:
- No
- Sprint-able?:
- Yes
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. Quality of movement always takes priority over speed or load.
- 2. Keep elbows at roughly 45 degrees from the torso on a chest press.
- 3. Foot position and leg drive reinforce stability even in upper-body movements.
- 4. Engage the core before initiating any movement.
Regression:
Reduce load by 30% and shift focus to the eccentric portion of the movement.
Progression:
Progress to a harder variation: archer push-up, ring push-up, or deficit push-up.
Common Problems:
Uneven lockout — identify the weaker side and address with unilateral assistance work.