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Isometric Push-Up

Calisthenics / Total Body / Intermediate

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Equipment Needed

  • Exercise Mat

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How to do Isometric Push-Up:

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isometric push-up is a calisthenics and total body exercise that primarily targets the chest and to a lesser degree also targets the abs, triceps, lower back and middle back ...more

isometric push-up is a calisthenics and total body exercise that primarily targets the chest and to a lesser degree also targets the abs, triceps, lower back and middle back.

The only isometric push-up equipment that you really need is the following: exercise mat. There are however many different isometric push-up variations that you can try out that may require different types of isometric push-up equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper isometric push-up form is easy with the step by step isometric push-up instructions, isometric push-up tips, and the instructional isometric push-up technique video on this page. isometric push-up is a exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the isometric push-up video, learn how to do the isometric push-up, and then be sure and browse through the isometric push-up workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Do not let your hips sag. Body should be in a straight line from your head to your heels.
  2. Don't let your elbows flare out.
  3. Exhale forcefully when exploding up off the ground.

Variations

  1. Place feet on a bench and perform as described.
  2. Alternate the width between hands.
  3. Stagger hands.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

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Equipment Needed

  • Exercise Mat

Tips

  1. Do not let your hips sag. Body should be in a straight line from your head to your heels.
  2. Don't let your elbows flare out.
  3. Exhale forcefully when exploding up off the ground.

Variations

  1. Place feet on a bench and perform as described.
  2. Alternate the width between hands.
  3. Stagger hands.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound