Weighted Push-Up

Chest · Weighted · Intermediate

How to do it

1. Place a weight plate on your upper back or wear a weighted vest, then set up in a high plank position.
2. Position your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
3. Brace your core and glutes so the added weight stays stable.
4. Bend your elbows and lower your chest toward the floor under control.
5. Press through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions while keeping the weight secure.

Muscles worked

Primary: Pectorals
Secondary: Triceps, Shoulders, Core

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