
Deep Push-Up
- 1 - Place two parallettes, push-up handles, or elevated platforms (such as dumbbells) slightly wider than shoulder-width apart on the floor.
- 2 - Grip the handles firmly and get into a high plank position with your arms fully extended, wrists directly below your shoulders, and your body forming a straight line from head to heels.
- 3 - Engage your core, squeeze your glutes, and maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement.
- 4 - Slowly lower your chest down between the handles, descending below the level of your hands to achieve a deeper range of motion than a standard push-up.
- 5 - Pause briefly at the bottom when your chest is at or below handle level, feeling a deep stretch across your chest and shoulders.
- 6 - Press through your palms explosively to push your body back up to the starting position until your arms are fully extended.
- 7 - Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining full control throughout each rep.