Lay Down Push-Up
Description
The lay down push-up fully lays the body flat on the floor at the bottom of each push-up before pressing back up. The full lay-down at the bottom eliminates any momentum and forces a true full range of motion. It is an excellent strict push-up variation.
Equipment Required
Lay Down Push-Up Instructions
- Get into a push-up position with hands under shoulders.
- Brace your core and keep your body in a straight line.
- Bend your elbows to lower your chest toward the floor.
- Continue down until your entire body is flat on the floor.
- Briefly relax with arms by your chest.
- Place your hands back under your shoulders.
- Press through your hands to drive your body back up.
- Lock out the elbows at the top.
Lay Down Push-Up Form & Visual
Lay Down Push-Up Benefits
- Eliminates momentum
- Forces full range of motion
- Builds true pressing strength
- No equipment required
- Strong push-up progression
- Excellent for strength building
Lay Down Push-Up Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis major
- Triceps brachii
- Front deltoid
Lay Down Push-Up Variations & Alternatives
- Hands Release Push-Up
- Push-Up
- Strict Push-Up
- Decline Push-Up
