Push Up (Band)

A compound pressing movement using a resistance band looped around the back to increase difficulty or around the chest for assistance during push-ups.

Instructions

1. Start in a plank position with hands shoulder-width apart on the ground.
2. Place the band across your upper back and hold the ends under your hands (for harder resistance).
3. Or loop the band around your back and under your arms (for assistance).
4. Maintain a straight body line from head to heels with core braced.
5. Lower your body by bending your elbows, keeping them at roughly 45-degree angles.
6. Descend until your chest nearly touches the ground.
7. Push through your hands to return to the starting position.
8. Perform the desired number of repetitions while maintaining proper form and alignment.

Tips

• Keep your body rigid in a straight plank position throughout the movement.
• Lower your body as a single unit without sagging hips or shrugging shoulders.
• Control both the descent and ascent for maximum muscle engagement.
• For increased difficulty, loop the band over your upper back for added resistance.
• For assistance, loop the band under your arms to support a portion of your body weight.
• Adjust band positioning to increase or decrease resistance based on your strength level.