Exercise guide
Paused Push Up.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement
- Compound
- Level
- Intermediate
Muscles at work
Front
Back
PrimaryChest
SecondaryAbs, Shoulders, Triceps
Make every rep count.
- 01
Start on all fours: hands stacked under shoulders, knees under hips, toes tucked.
- 02
Step one foot back at a time into a strong plank: legs straight, glutes and core tight, head neutral (eyes on the floor).
- 03
Lower under control: pull your shoulder blades slightly back and down, then bend your elbows. Keep your body in a straight line—don’t let hips sag or pike.
- 04
Descend until your upper arms are parallel to the floor (or chest lightly reaches the floor). Pause and hold the bottom position for the prescribed time while staying braced.
- 05
Press back up: drive your palms into the floor and extend your elbows until you’re back in the top plank.
- 06
Reset your tension and repeat for the target reps.





