Suspension Training: Chest Press
Primary Target: Pectorals, triceps Benefits:A suspended exercise chest press builds upper body strength, definition and shoulder stability, whilst also challenging the core body.
The press-up has been a fundamental bodyweight training exercise for years, because it works. Performing a suspended form of this exercise exploits the instability in the nature of suspension training and makes the exercise more difficult and ultimately rewarding.
Starting Position:
Lengthen the suspension trainer completely and take the handles in a firm, neutral grip. Stand facing toward the trainer with the arms extended in front at shoulder height. Keep the entire body aligned and assume a stance with the feet at shoulder width.
Movement Description:
Lower the chest toward the hands, similar to a standard push-up, ensuring not to lower the body below the handles of the suspension trainer. The elbows should be kept at shoulder height.
Once at the bottom of the exercise, hold for a second, then squeeze the arms back together in a controlled motion to return to the start position. repeat.