Deep Push Up
Description
This exercise involves performing a push up with a greater range of motion, lowering the chest closer to the ground and engaging the triceps and chest muscles more intensely. It is a challenging variation of the traditional push up that requires strength and control.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Deep Push Up Instructions
- Start in a plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet together.
- Lower your body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
- As you lower your body, push your chest forward and down towards the ground.
- Once your chest is close to the ground, push yourself back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Deep Push Up Form & Visual
Deep Push Up Benefits
- Strengthens chest, triceps, and shoulders
- Improves core stability and balance
- Increases upper body endurance
- Engages multiple muscle groups for a full body workout
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
Deep Push Up Muscles Worked
- Chest muscles (pectoralis major and minor)
- Shoulder muscles (deltoids)
- Triceps
- Core muscles (abdominals and lower back)
Deep Push Up Variations & Alternatives
- Wide Push Up
- Diamond Push Up
- Decline Push Up
- Incline Push Up
- One-Arm Push Up
- Spiderman Push Up
- T Push Up
- Staggered Push Up
- Clap Push Up
- Plyometric Push Up
