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Push-up on Forearms
Muscles involved
The push-up on forearms rests on your elbows instead of your hands. It trains the chest and core while sparing the wrists.
How to do it
- Support yourself on your forearms in a low plank position.
- Slightly bend your elbows, lowering your torso.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, keeping your abdomen firm.
- Push to return to the start without losing alignment.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your elbows aligned with your shoulders. - Avoid your hips sinking or rising too much. - Perform the movement slowly and controlled.
Difficulty
AvanzadoFrequently asked questions
Push-up on Forearms: which muscles does it work?
Push-up on Forearms mainly works: Chest, Triceps. It also involves: Pectoralis major sternal head, Pectoralis major clavicular head, Anterior deltoid, Triceps brachii, Rectus abdominis.
What is Push-up on Forearms good for?
The push-up on forearms rests on your elbows instead of your hands. It trains the chest and core while sparing the wrists.
How do you do Push-up on Forearms with proper form?
- Keep your elbows aligned with your shoulders. - Avoid your hips sinking or rising too much. - Perform the movement slowly and controlled.
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