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Hands-Elevated Push-Up
Bodyweight · Horizontal Push · Compound
Chest TricepsAnterior DeltoidCore Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Chest
- Secondary muscles
- Triceps, Anterior Deltoid, Core
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal Push (Push force)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Working rep range
- 10-15 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 60 seconds rest
- Intensity & MET
- Moderate (5.2 MET)
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Place hands on a sturdy bench or box at shoulder width.
- Keep your body in a straight line from ankles to head.
- Lower your sternum to the edge of the bench and press cleanly back up.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Hands-Elevated Push-Up. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Anchored Resistance Band Chest Press | Bands swap | Bands |
| Assisted Chest Dip Kneeling | Machine swap | Machine |
| Barbell Decline Bench Press | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Barbell Floor Press | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Barbell Pause Bench Press | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Cable Bench Press | Cable swap | Cable |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.