Push-ups are a powerful bodyweight exercise that can help you build strength, improve endurance, and burn calories, making them a great addition to any weight loss program. By incorporating different push-up variations, you can target different muscle groups, increase the intensity of your workouts, and keep your routine engaging. I designed this push-up workout for weight loss to maximize calorie burn while strengthening your chest, shoulders, arms, and core.
Push-ups are a compound exercise, meaning they work multiple muscle groups at once. Not only do they build muscle, they also increase your heart rate, which can help burn calories and fat. Push-ups are versatile and can be modified to suit any fitness level, making them accessible for beginners and challenging for advanced athletes. Plus, push-ups require no equipment and can be done anywhere, making them a convenient option for those looking to lose weight and get in shape.
Now, let’s discover my #1 push-up workout for weight loss. It’s the ultimate addition to any fat-burning fitness program.
Standard pumps
Start in a plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet together. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels, engaging your core. Lower your body until your chest almost touches the floor by bending your elbows. Return to the starting position by straightening your arms. Complete 12 to 15 repetitions.
Shoulder tap push-ups
Start in a plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet together. Lower your body until your chest almost touches the floor by bending your elbows. Return to the starting position by straightening your arms. At the top of the push-up, raise your right hand and tap your left shoulder while keeping your body stable. Return your right hand to the floor and repeat the push-up. At the top of the next push-up, raise your left hand and tap your right shoulder. Do 12 to 15 repetitions, alternating shoulder taps.
Wide Grip Pumps
Start in a plank position with your hands wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet together. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels, engaging your core. Lower your body until your chest almost touches the floor by bending your elbows. Return to the starting position by straightening your arms. Complete 12 to 15 repetitions.
Diamond pumps
Start in a plank position with your hands together, making a diamond shape with your thumbs and index fingers. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels, engaging your core. Lower your body until your chest almost touches your hands by bending your elbows. Return to the starting position by straightening your arms. Complete 12 to 15 repetitions.
Pike Pumps
Start in downward dog with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your hips raised toward the ceiling. Keep your body in an inverted V shape with your head between your arms. Bend your elbows and lower your head toward the floor, lifting your hips. Return to the starting position by straightening your arms. Complete 12 to 15 repetitions.
Tyler Read, B.Sc., CPT
Tyler Read is a personal trainer and has been interested in health and fitness for 15 years. Learn more about Tyler
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