Classification
Type | basic |
Mechanics | compound |
Direction | push |
Equipment | elastic band |
Additional Equipment | mat |
Instructions
Preparation
Lie prone position on mat and place hands more than shoulderwide apart on floor with upper arms perpendicular to torso. Put Elastic Band on Middle Back ends under hands. Place feet on floor and keep body straight.Execution
Raise body by extending arms. Keep elbow slightly flexed. Return until elbows are flexec right-angled. Repeat.Variations / Comments
Keep body straight.![Elastic Band Push-up | Starting Position Elastic Band Push-up Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/47/1747.jpg)
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![Elastic Band Push-up | Ending Position Elastic Band Push-up Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/48/1748.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Pectoralis Major, Sternal |
Synergist | Triceps Brachii | Pectoralis Major, Clavicular | Deltoid, Anterior |
Stabilizers | Rectus Abdominis | Obliques | Quadriceps | Biceps Brachii |
![Elastic Band Push-up | Muscles Front Elastic Band Push-up Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/29/929.jpg)
Front
![Elastic Band Push-up | Muscles Rear Elastic Band Push-up Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/30/930.jpg)
Rear
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