Resistance Band Push-up

Description
This exercise involves performing a push-up while holding onto a resistance band. The band adds extra resistance to the movement, making it more challenging and effective for building upper body strength.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Resistance Band Push-up Instructions
- Place the resistance band around your back, just below your shoulder blades.
- Get into a push-up position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your feet hip-width apart.
- Lower your body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
- Push yourself back up to the starting position, keeping your core engaged and your back straight.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Resistance Band Push-up Form & Visual
Resistance Band Push-up Benefits
- Increases upper body strength
- Targets chest, shoulders, and triceps
- Improves core stability
- Engages more muscle fibers than traditional push-ups
- Allows for variation in resistance level by adjusting band tension
- Can be done anywhere with minimal equipment
Resistance Band Push-up Muscles Worked
- Chest muscles (pectoralis major and minor)
- Triceps
- Shoulder muscles (deltoids)
- Core muscles (abdominals and lower back)
Resistance Band Push-up Variations & Alternatives
- Push-up with resistance band around back
- Push-up with resistance band around wrists
- Push-up with resistance band around hands
- Push-up with resistance band around ankles
- Push-up with resistance band around thighs