The Suspended Push-Up is an unstable push-up progression in which the hands are placed on the handles of the Jungle Gym XT suspension trainer and the feet maintain contact with the floor. The difficulty and benefit of suspended push-ups are rooted in instability. This push-up variant is a crossbreed of the straight-arm suspended front plank and the full push-up, making it an intense alternative for improving upper body strength and shoulder stability. If you are looking to add a little intensity back into your push-up routine, try throwing these in your next workout.
how to perform a Suspended Push-Up
Position yourself so that the handles are directly below the anchor of the attachment. Initiate the exercise by grasping the handles of the Jungle Gym XT and step away without shifting the suspension trainer. 
Form a straight line from ear to ankle while maintaining wrist, shoulder, and anchor alignment. Adjust your foot placement accordingly. Begin by slowly lowering towards the handles until you’ve reached a full range of motion, then push away from the handles as you push the handles away from you. This will assist in keeping the torso rigid. Maintain a stiff spine and engage your glutes and quads for the duration of the set. Do not lean into the suspension straps while performing the suspended push-up. Keep the strap approximately two inches away from the shoulders for the duration of the exercise. If you cannot maintain control, end the exercise. Start with 5 repetitions and work up to 15 repetitions.
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