Push-Ups
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- Exercise Type:
- Upper Push
- Contraindications:
- None
- Equipment:
- Floor Based
- Applicability:
- Group&Focus
- Superset?:
- Yes
- Sprint-able?:
- Yes
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. Establish a stable base before adding any dynamic component.
- 2. Lock out fully at the top but avoid hyperextending the elbow joint.
- 3. Stack wrists directly over elbows at the start to protect the joint.
Regression:
Perform from the knees or elevate hands on a bench to reduce the bodyweight load. Use resistance bands for assistance on overhead patterns.
Progression:
Add a loaded vest or belt to increase total resistance without changing the movement pattern.
Common Problems:
Wrist collapse under load — reinforce a stacked wrist and consider a neutral-grip variation.