How to do Push Up Hold
On the floorHoldIntermediate
Push Up Hold is a on the floor stretch for your triceps, shoulders and chest.
Step by step
- 1Start in a push-up position with hands wider than shoulders.
- 2Lower your body halfway down.
- 3Keep elbows at a natural angle.
- 4Distribute weight evenly between hands and feet.
- 5Hold this position.
What you should feel
Keep your body in one long line.
Form tips
- Do not let your hips drop or rise too high. Keep elbows at a 45-degree angle to your torso.
- Breathe slowly… in and out.
- Let your neck stay long.
Make it easier
If this is too much, lower your knees to the floor first.
Coming out of it
Gently lower all the way down… and rest.
Muscles it works
Move slowly and stop if anything hurts. This is general guidance, not medical advice; check with a professional if you're injured or recovering.
Do Push Up Hold with a coach
In BendEase, a voice coach talks you into Push Up Hold, cues you through the hold, while the guided video shows you exactly how. It's built into routines for your triceps and shoulders.
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