Slow eccentric pushup

Muscles worked: Chest, Shoulders, Upper arms
ChestShouldersUpper arms
🔧 no equipment ↕ Push 🔁 reps Difficulty:

Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

How to perform

Begin in standard push-up position. Slowly lower body until chest nearly touches floor. Keep descent slow and controlled. Press up to start at normal pace.

Tips

Bottom: upper body "A-shape" (arms/spine)—no elbow flare ("w"). Neutral neck—no chin tuck. Squeeze glutes/engage abs for rigid spine.

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