Fitness fanatics, listen up! For max upper-body muscle gains, try feet-elevated pushups. This exercise engages chest, shoulders, triceps, lats, traps and forearms – no fancy equipment needed. Just find a step or bench to increase intensity. Beginners: start with 3 sets of 10 reps; Ironmen/women can add weight and reps for an ultimate test (rest…
The close-grip pushup is a variation of the standard pushup that targets the triceps muscles. As the name suggests, you perform this exercise with your hands close together. This exercise can be performed with or without knuckles touching. A great way to build triceps strength and definition, they can also be used as a chest…
At The Body Blueprint believe that every person should be able to perform a band-resisted scapular pushup (BRSP) with ease and grace. For those unfamiliar with this exercise, it is an upper body strength training move which uses resistance bands to target the muscles of your shoulders and triceps while also activating your serratus anterior…
This exercise targets your chest muscles, obliques, front-delts, triceps, and abs. The Band-Resisted Ring Pushup Exercise instructional video. 1. Only lower as far down as you can without your shoulders popping forward. 2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together and downward at the bottom of the rep. 3. Keep your abs tight and your ribs…
This exercise targets your chest muscles, front-delts, triceps, and abs. The Band-Resisted Pushup Exercise instructional video. 1. Only lower as far down as you can without your shoulders popping forward. 2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together and downward at the bottom of the rep. 3. Keep your abs tight and your ribs pulled down…
Many men aiming to enhance their upper body strength often turn to pushups. However, traditional pushups can be challenging for some. Enter the **band-assisted pushup**. This variation allows you to build power and stability while minimizing strain. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits, techniques, and tips to optimize your band-assisted pushup workouts. Benefits of…