Do you guys know of a good way to do weighted push-ups (press ups for you limeys)? I have tried a back pack and just resting the weight(s) on my back. Basically, I am looking for a harness of some sort to keep the weights centered on my back.
Posted Apr 3, 2010, 1:36 AM UTC
I've seen this done a few ways, but can't recommend any as I don't know the safety or efficiency of the methods:
maybe get a weight vest
Mix&match. Think laterally.
Note: matching the one-hand and the clapping variations will transform this into a Zen exercise. Mind & body FTW.
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sandbags work pretty well
they mold to your back and stay put. it's just a matter of filling one and keeping it around
weight belt around the chest with weight hanging down. do this on a bar with your feet balanced on a stool or something to keep the weight from touching the ground.
I have zero idea how safe this is though.
I do weighted push-ups with 20kg in a rucksack on my back and it's too early to see if they are a good substitute for benching but it certainly takes the energy out of you.
Yes! and it's cheap, too! Go to an army surplus store and buy a medium alice pack frame, with straps. Brand new they are only $30, so I'm sure you can find one for $15 or so. http://store.nexternal.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=armynavy&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=898586452&Count2=815726876&ProductID=13&Target=products.asp&utm_medium=cse&utm_source=googlebase
there's a link to see what you're looking for. Now, buy a 25 or 35lb plate weight, and secure it using rope (550cord) to the frame.
Sounds like normal push ups are just too easy. I know. Try some planche push ups. Holding at the top with arms locked is really tough. Here are the progressions. You want your legs together and parallel to the ground in the end.
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Weighted pushups = bench press.
Not really
Explain to me what the difference is and why it's so important that the secondary effect of the exercise warrants the difficulty of adding weight.
Push ups employ almost you entire body. Bench Press does not.
Hold plank position for 30s. Then lie on a bench for 30s.
Notice any difference?
Hold plank position for 30s. Then lie on a bench for 30s with weight in your hands.
FTFY
Pushups activate more muscles than the bench press does (the core & quads because you are basically in a plank position during the whole set).
We're all doing squats for quads and "core" right?
What does that have to do with anything?
You equated weighted pushups to bench press and you are wrong. I was simply correcting you.
And what's with the quotes around core?
They are more similar than you're letting on. The ONLY difference would be the "core" work. Bench press is scalable, simple, and effective.
"Core" is such a buzzword in fitness, people spend entirely too much time being concerned about their "core". I've yet to run into a situation where my "core" has been the limiting factor in any situation, invariably my arms or legs run out before my "core". Whatever strength I need through my torso is developed all along as my other lifts progress.
Dips
dips are overrated.
Howso?