Seal Push-up
Expert Advice
Focus on a full range of motion, lowering your chest to the floor and fully extending your arms to engage the traps effectively.
How-to-do Steps
- Begin in a push-up position with your hands wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Lower your body to the floor while keeping your elbows flared out to the sides.
- Push your body back up, fully extending your arms and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Seal Push-up primarily targets the Traps, with Strength mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Traps100%
Equipment
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Seal Push-up work?
Seal Push-up primarily targets the Traps. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Seal Push-up?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Seal Push-up suitable for beginners?
Seal Push-up is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
