Push-Up Plus

Builds the chest and serratus anterior while improving shoulder blade control. That helps with push ups, bench press, and healthy shoulder movement.

Muscle group

Chest

Equipment

Bodyweight

Exercise type

Compound

Technique

Basic technique

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Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles

Primary muscle

Chest

Supporting muscles

TricepsShoulders

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps

01
Get into a push-up position with your hands shoulder-width apart.
02
Keep your body straight from head to heels.
03
Lower your chest close to the floor.
04
Push yourself back up.

Beginner's guide

§ 03 · Guide

What it works

Builds the chest and serratus anterior while improving shoulder blade control. That helps with push ups, bench press, and healthy shoulder movement.

What it should feel like

You should feel your chest, serratus, and some triceps. It should not mostly be in your lower back or the front of your shoulders.

Most common mistake

A common mistake is skipping the plus at the top or letting the lower back sag. Brace your core and actively push your shoulder blades forward at the end.

How to get started at the gym

§ 04 · SisuLift

Push-Up Plus is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.