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Deficit Pushup

🏋️ Calisthenics / Bodyweight · Push

Also known as: deficit pushups, deep pushup, deep pushups

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Reps
/deficit_pushups 12
also valid: /deficit-pushups 12 · /deficit pushups 12
Sets × Reps
/deficit_pushups 3x10
also valid: /deficit-pushups 3x10 · /deficit pushups 3x10 · /log deficit_pushups 3x10
Sets × Reps @ Weight
/deficit_pushups 3x10@45
also valid: /deficit-pushups 3x10@45 · /deficit pushups 3x10@45 · /log deficit_pushups 3x10@45

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Demonstration

Deficit Pushup demonstration animation
Demo: Deep Push Up — © Gym visual

How to perform

🎯 PectoralsTricepsShoulders🛠 Dumbbell
  1. Start in a high plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your body in a straight line.
  2. Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body.
  3. Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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