Push-up
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- horizontal pushStrength · 7 papers put it here
Performed with body in a neutral line from head to hip, elbow flexion angle at 90 degrees for isometric exercises, tempo at 60 bpm (1:0:1:0), and TRX straps at 90 degrees towards the ceiling.
Can different variations of suspension exercises provide adequate loads and muscle activations for upper body training?Performed with push-up handles positioned to mimic the depth and grip width of the bench press. Participants lowered their chest to the height of the push-up handles.
Comparison of Kinematics and Muscle Activation between Push-up and Bench PressStart in a push-up position, lower chest to ground over 1 beat, hold for 2 beats, push back up over 1 beat, hold for 2 beats. Adopt push-up position with TRX straps hanging vertically, perform push-up at same pace as standard push-up. Stand at TRX push at angle 2, push out on a 45° angle, maintain body position.
Analysis of Pushing Exercises: Muscle Activity and Spine Load While Contrasting Techniques on Stable Surfaces With a Labile Suspension Strap Training SystemLowering body by flexing elbows and returning to starting position with extending elbows. Additional shoulder protraction movement at the end of the push-up. Hands placed on a wooden wobble board; performs push-up. Standing with hands in contact with the wall in 90° shoulder flexion; performs push-up with plus.
Muscle Activity Ratios of Scapular Stabilizers During Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises in Healthy Shoulders: A Systematic Review.Stand one and a half arm lengths away from a wall with feet and hands shoulder-width apart. Lower body until forehead touches the wall, then press back up. Place hands on an inclined surface at a 45° angle with feet shoulder-width apart. Lower body until upper arms are parallel to the surface, then press back up. Place hands on the ground shoulder-width apart with knees bent at 90°. Lower body until upper arms are parallel to the ground, then press back up. Place hands and feet shoulder-width apart with an 8-pound medicine ball under hips. Lower body until hips touch the medicine ball, then press back up. Place hands and feet shoulder-width apart. Lower body until upper arms are parallel to the ground, then press back up. Place hands shoulder-width apart. Lower body until chest touches hands or upper arms are parallel to the ground, then press back up. Place dominant hand on an 8-pound medicine ball with non-dominant hand on the ground. Lower body until chest touches the medicine ball, then press back up. Place hands shoulder-width apart with feet wider than shoulder-width. Lift one arm off the ground and place it on lower back. Lower body until hips touch the medicine ball, then press back up. Place hands shoulder-width apart with dominant arm extended on an 8-pound medicine ball. Lower body until upper arm is parallel to the ground, then press back up. Place hands shoulder-width apart with feet wider than shoulder-width. Lift one arm off the ground and place it on lower back. Lower body until upper arm is parallel to the ground, then press back up.
Effect of Progressive Calisthenic Push-up Training on Muscle Strength and Thickness
Measured in sets × reps — 1 of 1 library steps using ex.strength.push-up are prescribed in this unit.
Started with 3 sets of 6 repetitions for double arm progressions or 3 sets of 3 repetitions per side for single arm progressions; progressed to 3 sets of 8 repetitions
Effect of Progressive Calisthenic Push-up Training on Muscle Strength and Thickness
bodyweight · beginner — from the exercise catalogue, which is where equipment is authored.
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Minimal or home (requires elastic bands)
Bench Press and Push-up at Comparable Levels of Muscle Activity Results in Similar Strength Gainsminimal or home (suspension trainer)
Can different variations of suspension exercises provide adequate loads and muscle activations for upper body training?Minimal (bodyweight only or with a weight vest), can be done anywhere.
Push-Ups are Able to Predict the Bench Press 1-RM and Constitute an Alternative for Measuring Maximum Upper Body Strength Based on Load-Velocity Relationships
- Bench press — a paper measured this option against it
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