Classification
| Utility: | Basic or Auxiliary |
| Mechanics: | Compound |
| Force: | Push |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp horizontal bar (lower than chest height) with hands slightly wider than shoulder width. Position forefeet back from bar with arms and body straight. Arms should be perpendicular to body.
Execution
Keeping body straight, lower chest to bar by bending arms. Push body up until arms are extended. Repeat.
Comments
Both upper and lower body must be kept straight throughout movement. Height of bar affects difficulty of movement. See Gravity Vectors for greater understanding of how body angle influences resistance.
Also see movement performed on edge of box or bench and close grip push-up.
Easier
Resistance can be reduced by performing exercise on higher bar or between narrow doorway.
Harder
Resistance can be increased by lowering bar, eventually performing standard push-ups after multiple progressions. If next lower bar position is too difficult, place feet on platform, fraction of height as difference between bar height increments.
