Resistance Band Push-Up
The push-up against a flat looped band stretched across the upper back and pinned under both hands; the band adds the most load at lockout.
How to do it
Setup
The loop across the upper back, each end pinned under a hand below the shoulders, body in a high plank.
Steps
- Lower the chest to just above the floor.
- Press up against the band all the way to lockout.
- Lower slowly, the band still pulling.
Common mistakes
Loop slipping off the hands: pin its ends flat under the palms. Band riding up to the neck: it runs across the shoulder blades. Letting the band shorten the lockout: straighten the arms fully every rep.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale on the press.
