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Slow push-up

A compound exercise for the chest, with help from the triceps, front delts, abs. Equipment: no equipment.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: High plank, hands under the shoulders.
  2. Take four seconds to lower
  3. Press up in one second

Muscles worked

Slow push-up: 3D figure mid-rep with the chest highlighted

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

Alternatives

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