How to do it
Drive your palms firmly into the floor to maximize chest activation.
- 1
Place a resistance band across your upper back and secure it under your hands on the floor.
- 2
Get into a push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Lower your body to the floor by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body.
- 4
Push back up to the starting position, against the resistance of the band.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure the resistance band is securely wrapped around your back and under your hands to prevent it from snapping. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows out to the sides
- ✕Stopping the descent above fist height
- ✕Dropping the head toward the floor