Band Close-Grip Push-Up
The close-grip push-up against a band across the back; the band pulls hardest at lockout, where the push-up is otherwise easiest.
How to do it
Setup
Band across the shoulder blades, ends under the palms, hands close, body one line.
Steps
- Lower the chest to the hands, elbows along the ribs.
- Press against the band all the way to lockout.
- Lower slowly; the band pulls you down fast.
Common mistakes
Band riding up to the neck: keep it on the shoulder blades. Stopping short where the band bites: finish every lockout. Hips sagging under the pull: brace harder or take a lighter band.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale pressing.
