1 / 4Chest Squeeze Push-up
A push-up where you press your hands toward each other on the floor as if pulling them together. The squeeze makes the chest work harder on every rep.
ChestTriceps
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Main muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Triceps
- Beginner sets
- 3 × 8–12
- Rest
- 60 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Start in a high plank with your hands under your chest.
- 2Press your palms toward each other as if squeezing the floor.
- 3Lower your chest slowly toward the floor.
- 4Push back up while keeping the squeeze.
Common mistakes
- Forgetting the squeeze halfway through the set
- Letting the elbows flare wide
- Rushing the reps
Tips
- Press the floor inward with both hands the whole time
- Lower slowly for three counts
- Pause briefly at the top and squeeze the chest
Questions
Why squeeze the hands together?
It keeps the chest tense through the whole rep, so you feel it more with fewer reps.
How many should I do?
Three sets of 8 to 15 slow reps is a good start.
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