Suspension Trainer Push-Up
With hands in the straps, lower the chest between the handles and press up while resisting the wobble.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
- Equipment
- Suspension trainer
- Movement
- Push
Sets and reps
- For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
- For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
- Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.
Variations
The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.
Alternatives
Other exercises for the chest, for when the suspension trainer is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Suspension Trainer Push-Up work?
- The Suspension Trainer Push-Up mainly works the chest and triceps.
- What equipment do you need for the Suspension Trainer Push-Up?
- A suspension trainer.
- How many sets and reps of the Suspension Trainer Push-Up?
- For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
- What can I do instead of the Suspension Trainer Push-Up?
- Archer Push-Up, Band Chest Press, Band Incline Chest Press and Barbell Bench Press work the same main muscle.
Program it for your clients
Coaches add the Suspension Trainer Push-Up to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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