Kettlebell Deep Push Up
Description
The kettlebell deep push up uses two kettlebells as handles, gripping the horns. The elevated handles allow your chest to drop below your hands, increasing the range of motion well beyond a standard floor push up. The deeper range maximizes chest stretch and builds size and strength.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Kettlebell Deep Push Up Instructions
- Place two kettlebells on the floor about shoulder-width apart with horns up.
- Get into a high plank position gripping the horns of the kettlebells.
- Set your feet hip-width apart for stability.
- Brace your core hard and squeeze your glutes.
- Lower your chest between the kettlebells, going below the hand level.
- Continue lowering until you feel a strong stretch in your chest.
- Press back up to the high plank position by extending your arms.
- Squeeze your chest at the top.
Kettlebell Deep Push Up Form & Visual
Kettlebell Deep Push Up Benefits
- Extended range maximizes chest stretch
- Builds chest size and strength
- Strong tricep and shoulder engagement
- Develops mobility through the chest
- Useful for breaking through push up plateaus
- No bench required
Kettlebell Deep Push Up Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis major
- Triceps brachii
- Anterior deltoid
- Serratus anterior
Kettlebell Deep Push Up Variations & Alternatives
- Push Up
- Deficit Push Up
- Dumbbell Push Up
- Decline Push Up
