How to Do Resistance Band Assisted Push Up

Resistance Band Assisted Push Up is a chest exercise using resistance band, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Resistance band

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Resistance Band Assisted Push Up

  1. 01Loop a resistance band around a pull-up bar or rack so it hangs down at chest level.
  2. 02Position the torso inside the loop of the band and place hands on the floor in a plank position.
  3. 03Lower the chest toward the floor, allowing the band to stretch and store elastic energy.
  4. 04Press through the palms to return to the top, utilizing the band's tension to assist the upward drive.
  5. 05Lock out the elbows fully at the top while keeping the core and glutes engaged.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Resistance Band Assisted Push Up

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Position the band around the hips to provide maximum assistance at the bottom of the rep where the chest is most vulnerable.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Resistance Band Assisted Push Up questions

What muscles does Resistance Band Assisted Push Up work?

Resistance Band Assisted Push Up is catalogued as a chest exercise in A90 Training Club, with the chest as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Resistance Band Assisted Push Up correctly?

Loop a resistance band around a pull-up bar or rack so it hangs down at chest level. Position the torso inside the loop of the band and place hands on the floor in a plank position. Lower the chest toward the floor, allowing the band to stretch and store elastic energy. Press through the palms to return to the top, utilizing the band's tension to assist the upward drive. Lock out the elbows fully at the top while keeping the core and glutes engaged.

What is the A90 coach tip for Resistance Band Assisted Push Up?

Position the band around the hips to provide maximum assistance at the bottom of the rep where the chest is most vulnerable.

Is Resistance Band Assisted Push Up suitable for beginners?

Resistance Band Assisted Push Up is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Resistance Band Assisted Push Up?

Resistance Band Assisted Push Up uses resistance band.

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