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Exercise: Hands Elevated Eccentric Push Up

person doing Hands Elevated Eccentric Push Up
person doing Hands Elevated Eccentric Push Up
person doing Hands Elevated Eccentric Push Up

Primary Muscles:

Secondary Muscles:

Body Area:

  • Arms
  • Chest
  • Shoulders

Movement Type:

  • Horizontal Press
  • Core (Rotary Stability)

Equipment:

Training Category:

  • Body Weight

Proper Steps:

Get into a high-plank position with your hands elevated on a box or bench 
Keep in mind: the lower the height, the more challenging the movement 
Brace your core by drawing your belly button to your spine 
With your elbows below shoulder height, lower your body as slow as possible until your chest contacts the box 
Press back up into the starting position