Weighted Push-up

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Illustrations by Bryl Lim for Workout Guide, after Everkinetic. Used unchanged under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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   Have a partner rest a plate across your upper back, or put on a weight vest.

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   Set up in a push-up position with your hands slightly wider than your shoulders.

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   Lower your chest to just above the floor, elbows at roughly 45 degrees.

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   Press back up, keeping the weight balanced and your hips in line.

• ★A vest is far easier to manage than a plate, which needs a partner and slides.
• ★The core has to work harder here - any sag is more obvious and more costly.