Resistance Band Push Up

The Resistance Band Push Up is a Push-Up with a band across your back that works the Chest, Front Shoulders and Triceps. The band adds resistance as you push up, so the movement works like a Bench Press with your bodyweight.

Muscles Worked: Chest (Pectoralis Major) · also Front Shoulders (Anterior Deltoids), Triceps (Triceps Brachii), Core (Stabilizing)
Equipment: Resistance band(s)

Man in a push-up with a band across his back and the ends under his palms, hands 20 inches apart, lowering then pushing up to straight arms. — Start And Finish Positions

Set Up

Anchor:: No anchor needed.
Bands:: No attachments needed. Wrap the band(s) around your back and hold each end under your palms.
Body Position:: Lie face down and place your palms over the band(s) on each side so there is no slack, hands about 20 inches apart with fingers pointing forward. Keep your back, legs and head in a straight line.

Movement

Push your whole body up until your arms are almost straight. Lower under control until your upper arms are parallel to the floor.

Points To Remember

Keep your body straight like a board from head to feet; do not let your hips pike up or sag.
Stop lowering when your upper arms are parallel to the floor.

Questions About The Push Up

What muscles does the Resistance Band Push Up work?

The Resistance Band Push Up works the Chest, with the Front Shoulders, Triceps and Core assisting.

How do I make the Resistance Band Push Up harder or easier?

To make the Resistance Band Push Up harder, use a heavier band or shorten the slack under your palms; to make it easier, use a lighter band. The Resistance Band Decline Push Up is a harder progression.