How to do it
Lower your chest to within an inch of the floor on each rep.
- 1
Place the band across your upper back and under your hands or wrists while in a push-up position.
- 2
Perform a push-up as you normally would, allowing the band to add resistance as you push back up.
- 3
Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- 4
Lower your body to the ground and then push back up to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure the band is positioned correctly across your back and under your arms to add the right amount of resistance without it slipping.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the hips sag toward the floor
- ✕Flaring the elbows to 90 degrees
- ✕Bouncing off the floor at the bottom