Suspended Push-Up

Chest

Suspended Push-Up

LevelBeginner EquipmentOther MechanicCompound ForcePush

A push-up with your hands in suspension straps that adds instability and trains the chest, shoulders, and triceps.

Strength

Primary musclesChest

Secondary musclesShoulders Triceps

Energy burned

≈ 23 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 4.1 kcal/min

Estimate range 18–29 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked11 %

Effort during a set6.8 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Set the handles at about mid-calf to waist height and hold them with your arms straight.
2Walk your feet back until your body forms a straight line from head to heels.

How to perform

1Bend your elbows to lower your chest between the handles.
2Keep your elbows at about 45 degrees from your torso.
3Stop when your chest is level with your hands.
4Press back up to straight arms while keeping the straps steady.