Intermediate exercise

Banded Push-Up

Also called Resistance Band Push-Up

  • Power
  • Strength
  • Calisthenics

Technique

How to perform Banded Push-Up

  1. Loop a long resistance band across the upper back and secure each end under the hands.
  2. Set a rigid plank with hands under shoulders and the band centered.
  3. Lower the chest by bending the elbows while keeping the body in one line.
  4. Press the floor away to full elbow extension against increasing band tension.
  5. Keep the band clear of the neck and repeat without losing trunk position.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Pectoralis Major Sternocostal Head, Triceps Lateral Head, Triceps Long Head, Triceps Medial Head, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head.

MuscleScoreRole
Triceps Lateral Head0.9Target, Mover
Triceps Long Head0.9Target, Mover
Triceps Medial Head0.9Target, Mover
Anterior Deltoid0.5Synergist, Mover
Serratus Anterior0.5Synergist, Stabilizer