Exercise guide
Weighted Push-Ups

- Muscles
- Chest, Triceps
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Style
- Strength
How to
Setup: Begin in a standard plank position with a weight plate balanced securely on your upper back. Alignment: Maintain a straight line from your head to your heels, engaging your core to prevent your back from sagging. Execution: Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor, keeping your elbows at a forty-five degrees . Ascent: Press through your palms to return to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
Adapted from wger; author: nishant0712. CC-BY-SA 4
Photo credit
nishant0712 · CC-BY-SA 4 · Original image. Shown smaller, no edits.