How To Do An Eccentric Push Up & Why You Should

Learning and mastering the eccentric component of an exercise will make you stronger at the exercise itself.

What Is An Eccentric Push Up

An eccentric push up is when you control the part of the movement in which you lower your chest to the ground.

Eccentric push ups can be done on an elevated surface, on the floor, or even progressed to sus[ended push ups once you’ve moved past regular push ups.

How To Perform An Eccentric Push Up 1. Begin in the starting push up position (a full plank) with your feet together and hands just slightly outside of your shoulders. Maintain a netrual neck.

Keep the core engaged and a straight line as you bend the elbows backward and begin to lower toward the floor.

Advanced exercisers who aim to break plateaus conduct "eccentric-focused" pushups. Instead of flopping, steadily sink toward the floor and push back up.

Make sure that your upper body (arms and spine) resembles an “A” at the bottom of the movement and not a “w”. Basically, don’t cock out the elbows.

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