Resistance Band Wide Grip Push Up

The Resistance Band Wide Grip Push Up is a Push-Up with the hands set wide that works the Middle Chest in a way similar to a Dumbbell Fly. Many people find it slightly easier than the standard Band Push Up, which makes it useful late in a workout.

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

Man in a wide push-up with a band across his back and the ends under his palms, hands 29 inches apart, lowering then pushing up. — 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 29 inches apart with fingers pointing out, away from your body. Keep your back, legs and head in a straight line.

Movement

Push off the floor and raise your body until your arms are 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 Wide Grip Push Up

What muscles does the Resistance Band Wide Grip Push Up work?

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

How wide should my hands be for the Wide Grip Push Up?

For the Resistance Band Wide Grip Push Up, place your hands about 29 inches apart with your fingers pointing out, compared with about 20 inches for the standard Band Push Up.