PURPOSE
The Suspension Push-Up is the first exercise in Suspension Training Drill 1.
It challenges shoulder stability by suspending either the feet or the hands above the ground.
The Figure above breaks down the exercise as conducted by an individual Soldier with the hands suspended above the ground.
CADENCE
Controlled cadence
STARTING POSITION
The starting position for the Suspension Push-Up is the Front Leaning Rest position, with hands in the straps suspended from the ground.
Elbows are fully extended and feet are no more than shoulder width apart on the ground.
The Soldier may adjust the straps that incline the Soldier’s body from 15 to 45 degrees from horizontal.
COUNT
● From the starting position, perform a controlled Push-Up by maintaining the suspended hand position while flexing the elbows to lower the body toward the ground.
● From the down position, fully extend the elbows to return to the starting position.
REPETITIONS
Repeat this exercise 5–10 times.