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Weighted push-ups

  • Triceps
  • Upper Chest
  • Lower Chest

Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.

Weighted push-ups
Level
Intermediate
Muscles
3
Equipment
Weight

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01 / Steps

How to do it

  1. Use added weight, either with a weighted vest, a disc on your back or similar.

  2. Perform push-ups on the ground.

  3. Adjust the weight so that it is demanding but not excessive.

  4. Try to break the ninety degrees when going down and completely lock when going up to perform a complete repetition.

02 / Muscles

Muscles worked

  • Triceps
  • Upper Chest
  • Lower Chest

03 / Skills

What it trains

How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.

Strength40
Explosivity20
Technique15
Cardio5
Mobility15

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