{"id":4285,"date":"2021-06-14T01:24:58","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T01:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/?p=4285"},"modified":"2025-04-05T12:26:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T12:26:12","slug":"weighted-push-ups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/weighted-push-ups","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Weighted Push-ups and Their Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Performing pushups with weights is a great way to bolster upper body muscles and develop strength and mass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can do weighted pushups with different types of equipment, including dumbbells, weight plates, resistance bands, vests, and backpacks. In this article, I’ll show you how to perform the following weighted pushup variations using different equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. T Push-up<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Standard Pushup<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Push-up to Row<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Triangle Push-up<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Decline Push Ups<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    These push-ups are challenging but will help you enhance your strength, increase muscle mass<\/a>, and improve your balance.1<\/a><\/sup> Kikuchi, N., & Nakazato, K. (2017). Low-load bench press and push-up induce similar muscle hypertrophy and strength gain<\/a>. Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, 15(1), 37-42. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jesf.2017.06.003<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    They also help you perform better in upper body-weight training, especially where pushing strength<\/a> is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Depending on your fitness level, you can include some or all in your workout program<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5 Best Weighted Push-up Variations to Build Strength & Mass<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    1. T Pushup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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