Push-Up (Weighted)
The push-up in a weighted vest: the load sits on the torso itself, so the plank must stay rigid from the shoulders to the heels on every rep.
How to do it
Setup
Plank on the toes wearing a snug weighted vest, hands a little wider than the shoulders.
Steps
- Lower the chest until it is just above the floor.
- Keep the body in one rigid line under the vest.
- Press back up to straight arms.
Common mistakes
Vest loose enough to shift: strap it snug before the first rep. Hips sagging under the added load: brace harder or take a lighter vest. Reps shrinking as the set goes on: keep the chest going all the way down or drop weight.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale pressing.
