Enhance Upper Body Strength with 2 Slow 2 Fast Push Ups

2 Slow 2 Fast Push Ups

Rep Range

8-12

Hints

Start in a standard push-up position. Perform two push-ups slowly, controlling the descent and ascent, followed by two fast push-ups.

Common Mistakes

Avoid letting hips sag. Keep a consistent form whether moving slow or fast.

Breathing

For slow push-ups: inhale on the descent and exhale on the ascent. For fast push-ups: take shorter breaths, matching the pace.

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Middle Chest

Secondary Muscles

Upper Chest, Lower Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, Core, Serratus Anterior

Tertiary Muscles

Traps, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Lower Back, Erector Spinae, Lower Body