Custom Push-up Stand

Step-by-step instructions

1. Assume the standard high plank position, with your legs straight on the floor and your hands parallel to your shoulders.

2. Grip the handles of the push-up stand using a neutral grip, and keep your wrists and palms in a straight line throughout the movement.

3. Once your starting position is sufficiently stable, perform a push-up as you normally would: bend your elbows to lower your torso between your hands, stopping when your chest is a few centimetres from the floor.

4. To complete one repetition, simply push firmly against the handles, straightening your elbows as you lift yourself up, then return to the starting position.

Points to Note

You can perform standard push-ups simply by gripping the stands using a neutral grip. Unlike placing your hands flat on the floor, push-up stands allow you to position your wrists in a neutral position and elevate them, enabling you to 'lower' deeper between your hands and reduce the overall strain on your arms.

Which muscles do elevated push-ups primarily target?

Elevated push-ups work essentially the same muscles as standard push-ups, although the nature of the push-up stands means the pectoral muscles and forearms are engaged to a greater extent.