How to do a slow tempo push-ups

Upper bodyBodyweightIntermediate

A press-up lowered slowly over a few seconds — the extra time under tension makes every rep count double.

How to do it

1Lower over three to five slow seconds
2Pause briefly at the bottom
3Press back up under control

Common mistakes

×Rushing the lowering half
×Letting your hips sag as you tire

Muscles worked

Chest Triceps Shoulders

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