Suspension Trainer Atomic Push-Up

Body region

• Core
• Chest

Muscles

Main

• Pectoralis Major
• Rectus Abdominis

Helps

• Deltoid
• Iliopsoas
• Triceps

Holds

• Serratus Anterior
• Transversus Abdominis

Equipment

• Suspension Trainer

Technique

1. Put your feet in the foot cradles and set your hands on the floor in a push-up position.
2. Do a push-up, lowering the chest to the floor and pressing back up.
3. At the top, pull both knees toward your chest by curling the pelvis.
4. Extend the legs back to the plank and repeat.

Cues

• Keep the hips from sagging in the push-up.
• Pull the knees in smoothly with the abs.

Common mistakes

• Letting the lower back sag when the legs extend.
• Rushing the tuck.
• Starting before you can hold a strong plank in the straps.

Alternatives

• Suspension Trainer Knee Tuck
• Push-Up