Suspension Chest Press

Suspension Chest Press

Type: Compound Muscle: Chest Equipment: None

A bodyweight pressing exercise that strengthens the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core.

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+Challenges core stability
+Resistance adjusts with body angle
–Requires balance and body control
–Harder to load heavily

This exercise targets:

Chest

Middle Chest

Lower Chest

Upper Chest

Serratus

Shoulders

Front Delts

Rotator Cuff

Side Delts

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Triceps

Ratios are approximate and can vary depending on form and technique.

How to perform

Set the suspension handles at chest height and stand facing away from the anchor
Hold the handles with straight arms, palms facing down
Walk your feet back to create a straight body line and light forward lean
Brace your core and keep your hips level
Bend your elbows to lower your chest between the handles
Keep your elbows at about a 45-degree angle from your body
Press through your hands to return to straight arms
Step closer to the anchor to make it easier, or farther away to make it harder