Resistance Band Push Ups

How To Do Resistance Band Push Ups Correctly

Resistance Band Push Ups are a great way to challenge your chest muscles with constant tension throughout the full range of motion.

This is particularly true at the top of the push up, where it tends to get easier when using just bodyweight.

To get started:

1. Grip the resistance band with both hands, then place it across the back of your shoulders.
2. Get into a push up position, with your hands shoulder width apart, and your legs straight and extended behind you.
3. Bend your elbows to lower your body towards the floor.
4. Once your chest is just above the floor, and your upper arms are parallel to the floor, push your hands through the floor to get back to the starting position.
5. You should notice the top of the range of motion gets harder due to the extra resistance from the resistance band.
6. To further challenge yourself, add a second resistance band or a thicker resistance band.
7. Repeat.

Primary Muscles Worked

Beginner Variation

• Push Up

Advanced Variation

• Plate Weighted Push Up