Suspended Push-Up
How to do the Suspended Push-Up with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Chest
Shoulders, Triceps
Other
How to do the Suspended Push-Up
- 1
Anchor your suspension straps securely to the top of a rack or other object.
- 2
Leaning into the straps, take a handle in each hand and move into a push-up plank position. You should be as close to parallel to the ground as you can manage with your arms fully extended, maintaining good posture.
- 3
Maintaining a straight, rigid torso, descend slowly by allowing the elbows to flex.
- 4
Continue until your elbows break 90 degrees, pausing before you extend to return to the starting position.
Log it, see it on your body.
Every Suspended Push-Up set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your chest volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.
Where the Suspended Push-Up fits
The Suspended Push-Up shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Suspended Push-Up: common questions
What muscles does the Suspended Push-Up work?
The Suspended Push-Up primarily works the Chest. It also recruits the Shoulders and Triceps as supporting muscles.
Is the Suspended Push-Up suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Suspended Push-Up is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
Is the Suspended Push-Up a compound or isolation exercise?
The Suspended Push-Up is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Suspended Push-Up with correct form?
Anchor your suspension straps securely to the top of a rack or other object. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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