Weighted Pushup Secrets

[@Vence.]

I truly adore how passionate and well informed this man is in these sports

[@Kevin97587]

I like when he says 100 pounds may seem like a light weight. I tried 40 and could barely do one rep, so now im using 20 pounds for 8 reps.. lol

[@Jay-we2ek]

@@Kevin97587 Same here, just started doing them and 10kg in a backpack feels crazy, only got five sets, reps were 8,6,6,4.

[@Kevin97587]

@@Jay-we2ek Its good start mate, 10kg is already alot. I think if u get to 20kg in a few months its good progress

[@sam_making_games]

It has nothing to do with anything but I'm the 69th like

[@Jay-we2ek]

@@Kevin97587 I'm working to hit 10 reps in all 5 sets, then adding 2.5kg each time I hit the 10 reps for 5 sets. So the route I'm taking may take more than couple months 👍

[@DevKumar-ex6zb]

This is how Alex never gets injured, after hitting the 405 PR he's delved into weighted dips and pushups, minimizing overuse, while still maximising gains and not using a minimalist view.

[@KurokamiNajimi]

Is this a joke comment?

[@mysteretsym]

@@KurokamiNajimi no

[@KurokamiNajimi]

@@mysteretsym If it’s not then I’m gonna say the concept is being misinterpreted. Doing dips and push up variations isn’t much different than doing barbell variations. He was maxing out twice a week in addition to volume sets for half a year

[@bruce7244]

@@KurokamiNajimi there's a huge difference, one is closed chain and the other is open chain

[@KurokamiNajimi]

@@bruce7244 That’s not the point. I’m saying conjugate isn’t to bench for a year and then do push ups and or dips for a year. At least not when it comes to injury prevention. If you do the same push up and dip variations you’ll be at higher risk for injury opposed if you went another year of mixing up different bench variations

[@PhilFitworldexposed]

SIPPING ON MY COOL GLASS OF LEMONADE

[@2DarkHorizon]

I tried it before too it is amazing. If you have someone to put extra weight on your back and pull it off when you are fatigued it is a huge boost.

[@drios8809]

@@2DarkHorizon or use multipble heavy weight resistance bands combined

[@JuanGomez-ib4xh]

A weighted vest is the best

[@ChiefMason]

Would doing push-ups with a weight vest help increase my reps without the vest?

[@b05gaming85]

@@ChiefMason yes :)

[@HafidSaddiki]

Weighted calisthenics = Gorilla muscles

[@aslamshahmohammedjameel5544]

U mean gorilla stregth

[@MaybeRival]

We will become gorilla 🦍

[@entrepreneur3880]

Will I see good gains 60 days

[@mayankjain8769]

Did weighted pushups at home for 6 months (went from body weight 12 reps to 40 pound weighted for 8) insane gains!

[@mayankjain8769]

And I had started them because of you Alex, thanks for the suggestion!

[@ajjalusi6455]

What weight did that convert to on the bench press?

[@flexologyofficial]

@@ajjalusi6455 - yeah was there any carry over?

[@flexologyofficial]

@Lueigi can confirm they have a carry over it's my third week in the gym and I'm already gonna attempt 200lbs next week

[@hiroshiramasendjews9539]

I know it's been a year but l have decided to do 200 a day(with some regular one arm pushups here and there) it's been around 3 weeks and l have made tons of progress. I may only use 21 pounds but it really, really works.

[@molaakk]

So glad you bring this up, Deficit Weighted Push Ups are my all time favourite, even more so than Bench Press.. Said it once, saying it again: This got my bench from 110kg for 2 to 140kg for 2-3 reps. The only thing I did was, ditch all bench for a whole year and only did this. Recommending this 20/10

[@StrengthHacksCoaching]

I just started doing them a month ago and am loving the gains so far!!

[@molaakk]

@@StrengthHacksCoaching Keep going brother, this is golden😎

[@molaakk]

@@alexanderbc4131 Why would someone lie about this😐

[@uvuvwevwevweonyetenyevweug6773]

That's amazing how much Weight were you pushing with The pushups?

[@DrEulus]

@@molaakk how much weight did you add? Those results are amazing

[@tpap6827]

I last benched in 2018. I hit 365 for 12 paused with the blue reactive slingshot which provides the least amount of lift. 425 for 3 paused raw. 455 x 3 with standard slingshot and 495 paused for 3 with mad dog (heaviest sling shot) all at 205 lbs. realistically my flat raw pause was 445-450. This caused my reconstructed left shoulder (all full thickness tears in the Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, there’s minor and subscalpularis) to ache so terribly that I stopped training for a year when my left shoulder caused over compensation with my right shoulder. Couldn’t perform a push up because the closed chain movement caused this horrific pain in the bottom 3rd of the movement and at lockout. During Covid lockdown I resumed training. although I have professional grade equipment including a Texas power bar, an elitefts double rack with band attachments, one inch whole spacing, v shaped dipped bars, multiple pairs of bands including Mimi, monster mini, extra heavy monster mini, light, average and heavy bands. I abandoned Bench and all barbell presses. I did weighted push-ups Using a weight vest and bands. I also abandoned bb rows and did weighted pull ups and db rows, and hand stand push ups and blast strap push ups and dips. Currently I regularly set prs on push up variations and pull-up variations. My chest, lats. Delts and triceps and neck are bigger than ever. I only do good mornings and belt squats for legs. I do kettle bell swings heavy but at 49 heavy Bench, floor DLs and heavy back squats are out. I have lost 10 pounds mostly from legs and waist but I am noticeably more developed from the front and rear

[@AlexLeonidas]

Absolutely insane!!!! Thanks for sharing your experiences, this is too cool to hear.

[@jacobbaker348]

Hey how much weight are you able to load up with the vest and bands?

[@Chris-ki2dx]

AND you're getting better core activation with them than with the bench press.

[@thepyroguy624]

Full body coordination

[@saugatphuyal850]

Could you tell me weighted push up strength standards ?

[@drios8809]

@@saugatphuyal850 putting 50% of your bodyweight on your back is pretty good bw ratio for multipble reps

[@saugatphuyal850]

@@drios8809 how many reps ?

[@drios8809]

@@saugatphuyal850 6

[@nullvektor9922]

During lockdown I substituted benching with heavy banded push ups and by the time gyms were open again I actually gained strength on bench press.

[@fishstyx5939]

Nice profile pic, Agalloch is great

[@Jay-we2ek]

Problem with those band push ups is they help lockout tension more than adding anything to the bottom of the rep. So, if you did it long term, if you ended up pressing heavy for some reason, or did heavy weighted push ups, the bottom part where it's hardest would be very vulnerable to it injury as you're never overloading the bottom (hardest) part.

[@nullvektor9922]

@@Jay-we2ek You're right - I should have added that the lockout has always been my sticking point. It played well into my relative Triceps weakness. The bottom of the rep is usually the easiest for me since I exclusively pause bench.

[@MPmilanMP]

Personally I couldn't agree more with the content of this video. I've completely switched from the bench to weighted pushups (using a weight vest), my shoulders feel great, the variation in the hand positions is easy and overcomes overuse issues, I'm seeing the difference aesthetically and strength wise, incredible exercise that I wish I did sooner!

[@Zeromeus]

Great video as always. Never thought of weighted push ups as a replacement for specialty barbells, but that makes a lot of sense. Infinite variation!

[@AlexLeonidas]

Exactly brother!

[@kostar500]

Natural strength training at its best. Great job Alex!

[@mattL0103]

So I followed Alex before for traps when I predominantly used a barbell. Now that I'm focused in calisthenics, God damn Alex is there again. Love the content Alex!

[@ripudamansaggu7980]

Your absolutely right, in quartine didn't have a bench, did deficit weighted plate pushups, got a bench, broke my 205 barrier and hit 225x2

[@10secviolation]

how much weight for weighted decline weighted pushups and how many reps?

[@Stromoto]

As a beginner, I recently started doing weighted pushups as a way to progress to archer PUs and so far I have noticed my chest growing a lot faster than doing normal PUs (20kg on bag is my 1rm atm) and I can't wait to start overloading on this exercise

[@alihk2290]

Thank you so much for this! Weighted Pushups + Weighted Inverted Rows = Perfection

[@eric1775]

Been investing in a home gym, your videos have been a huge help for me

[@AlexLeonidas]

Glad to hear that man!

[@aeon_discipline]

my routine is doing clean push ups till failure 5 min break 12 reps with 10 kilo 12 reps with 20 12 reps with 30 5 reps with max (rn35)

[@enteoz1694]

I love weighted pushups, it definitely gave me most of my upper body gains this summer.

[@CaptJackAubreyOfTheRoyalNavy]

Decline parallette pushups are amazing! The stretch is crazy at the bottom and unlike bench press, you can do it with neutral grip which is easier on the wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Also hits more upper chest than flat bench. I've started doing only one set of bench with sets of these after and I like training this way much more than multiple bench work sets. The plank hold you have to maintain also works core stability.

[@Jay-we2ek]

One tip guys: With feet up, if your weight plates move around on your back, stuff towels in. Because if you angle up too much, the plates could slide down and hit your neck or head.

[@egekaandogan8022]

I did these during the time i couldn't go to gym. I didn't have enough weight on my dumbells to train chest so I put the weights on my backpack and did it to failure every set. My main goal was maintaining my muscle and not lose any strength. Not only weighted push ups succeeded my goals and also my chest got stronger than before in the time period of 8 months. I've got %100 points on military's push up test. Definitely reccomend.

[@animesloversunited9069]

Same yeah,

[@ST3FF3]

Defecit ring push-ups with a loaded dip belt on the mid back are amazing

[@JL-yw1cp]

If I train at home, are push ups with weight enough for pecs?

[@calisthenicsbeliever7602]

@@JL-yw1cp yes indeed

[@JL-yw1cp]

@@calisthenicsbeliever7602 Good

[@wellnesspathforme6236]

@@JL-yw1cp I currently elevate my feet on a 5 gallon bucket to simulate an incline press for my pushups. I use bands to make sure I get in my pulls to match my presses.

[@JL-yw1cp]

@@wellnesspathforme6236 Does it work for you?

[@BigBoyaf9669]

Weighted Ring Dips are awesome too I’m currently doing 40lbs additional weight on a weight belt for reps

[@lucasbrasil6269]

amazing

[@AlexLeonidas]

Nice man ring dips are super humbling and effective for sure!!

[@unknownsource4359]

damn Im way behind you guys. I can only do 8-10 bodyweight ring dips

[@sugoikage4240]

@@unknownsource4359 Don't worry man you'll get there. Besides if you already can do 8-10 of bodyweight ring dips I think it's safe to add weight already. Because when I first started add weights I was like able to do around those numbers as well. Start with around 5-7 kg or 12-15 lbs of weight as a start. Aim to at least rep out 5-6 reps per set for 4-5 sets. Then just incrementally add the weights once you get stronger. Around 5 months ago I barely can do ring dips with good form for 3-5 bodyweight reps. Now, I'm able to do them with extra 25kg of weight or around 55 lbs for 5 strict reps for the first 2 sets. Consistency is the key!

[@samozeleznaterapia3643]

Love doing dead-stop weighted pushups starting from the floor. It's another way how to make the exercise even harder (better SFR) and teach yourself how to get properly tight before the push.

[@bufflatino5121]

*Weighted Pushups get you CRAZY strength & mass gains, it's insane. And when you increase the weight and do pause reps? BRUH*

[@theodrake2394]

you got alot of mass and strength from this?

[@bufflatino5121]

@@theodrake2394 Hell yes.

[@Bigbiceps301]

What about Diamond push ups

[@patrickjulius7352]

I only do floor press variations, Landmine press, and a bunch of weighted push ups. Low cost home gym plus injury free muscle development. I’ve been pleased.

[@wangflop]

I've been doing kneeling push ups for a while now. Knees elevated on my sofa. Upper chest gains have been incredible. Way better than Incline Bench. There really is something about being able to retract the scapula fully as opposed to being pinned down on the bench.

[@WheatKnight]

Dude I love your passion. It's inspiring and infectious. Also you rant about this stuff way more eloquently than me screaming at my friends about how "PUSH AND PULL UPS ARE TRUTH!!!". Fantastic work.

[@paulmarten7815]

All amazing points, I loved the aspect of pushing it to RPE 11 way safer than on a bench. Hidden intensity not many experience

[@presstek2258]

If you perform it on a double elevated surface you can hang the weight with a weight belt like in dips. Hang the belt just below the scapula. The setup is a bit more comfortable since the weight won't shift around and it doesn't dig into the lower back which can sometimes happen. Also add some rings into the mix and squeeze like a fly at the top and you got something pretty juicy.

[@Tom-vu1wr]

Had to screenshot this. Really good idea if I can get the setup

[@redcat608]

Alex, I do weighted push ups with my Dip belt and feet and hands elevated between three benches. The weights are wrapped around my waist, as apposition to on my back. Thank you the truthfulness videos, bro!

[@123theluvguru]

This is fantastic video love seeing this kind of content. Calisthenics (even weighted) seems to me to be for the long run, being able to push/pull up when i turn 50 seems absolutely achievable

[@scottyg5403]

Another excellent video! I feel some of my best upper body development came from weighted push and pull!

[@georgetubb9124]

Pushup are safer to fail on (you should never bench without safety pins anyway but it's awkward still to roll out) and more stable than benching. So many variations. Easy to load weight. You can decline it. Pushups can definitely replace the bench for most people. Squats can't be substituted though or deadlifts or ohp. I prefer inverted rows, even weighted, to barbell rows.

[@michaelkulman7095]

I just bought a decent backpack in a thrift store for five bucks because one zipper, not the main one, was bad with this kind of thing in mind! I really like this content! With those studies showing higher reps like 20-30 can work it's more relevant than ever!

[@JK-ru3kt]

I love how you give value to to these exercises that most of us don’t pay enough attention to. Before watching your video, I knew the weighted push-up was good. Coming away from your vid, I now have a standard to shoot for (3x15-20 reps of 100 pounds)😎 thanks for the perspective 🙏

[@B33t_R007]

for me they work great. trained at home for two months with 50kg weight vest (two over eachother). at the beginning it was HARD, towards the end i managed to do 10-15 reps. and what do you know, the first time back in gym, my former benchpress 1rep max, 100kg, felt significally lighter from the get go and i did 3 clean reps plus several not full ROM. not newbie, trained for years. and yes, i'm not particularly strong... i'm using handles that can turn for the weighted push-ups, great for easily hitting at different angles or really squeeze at the end of the movement.

[@gaborfilakovsky8676]

Hey Alex, how would you program weighted pushups into your workouts? Should I just replace regular bench with it for a while or keep doing that and just replace an accessory lift with these?

[@AlexLeonidas]

Replace the flat bench or your accessory, either way works.

[@Gshelper]

You FEEL lighter! Carrying around your bodyweight with so much ease and no stiffness from constant benching (my personal result anyway)

[@kaiencrowe4440]

Yeah this has been my main press for ages. Dips don't feel right for me so I go with this (applying concurrent: Incline, normal, ring pushups and either light weight dips or paused pushups). I can currently do three plates and if I get to four plates for a 1RM I'm sure if I ever go to a gym and try bench press, I'll be at 100kg or more. Can't wait to try that lol. HIGHLY encourage anyone reading this to seriously try this exercise, you just need a chair (or box or whatever), parallettes and a dip belt and the loading potential is pretty high since you'll be suspended in the air. Thanks for spreading the info Alex, cheers!

[@titomurat1015]

What is your bench

[@balbos7114]

Thanks to Alex and his high volume push ups-promoting videos,I have started a 1 million push ups challenge!! 👏 The gainzz are already coming!! 🏆

[@Karlschleich]

Dude this is scary man, I just looked up some of your weighted calisthenics videos to look for some tips because I plan on specializing in the weighted push up as a bench substitute

[@LatinMagician7850]

extremelly recommended to do that tbh,weighted pushups blew up my chest which always was my worst body part,pair the heavy shit with some volume and you will be GOLD

[@animesloversunited9069]

@@LatinMagician7850 I agree, +no shoulder issue and better pump than bench press

[@tvhead7074]

@@animesloversunited9069 the protraction at the top gives me a contraction of the pecs unmatched by anything else.

[@creamofthecrop5868]

@@LatinMagician7850 how much weight do you use ?

[@LatinMagician7850]

@@creamofthecrop5868 when i was doing heavy stuff i did weighted pushups with a 70 pound backpack,and that alredy was pretty tough,now i do a half way volume/intensity,using a 22pound weight vest for high volume

[@Natsukiiiiiiiiii490]

I thought they weren't going to work for me since I could only do like 30 reps w/ bodyweight, but a few weeks later I'm doing sets with 45 lbs and my chest has never gotten this kind of pump from bench

[@khongorm263]

Hey Alex, you should look into the Kensui EZ Vest. Tried it myself, feels amazing for weighted pushups compared to the backpack that shifts around a lot.

[@nicolas2226]

Weighted push ups on rings are KING

[@AlexLeonidas]

Word!!

[@jasonwelsh417]

Weighted push ups and weighted dips are so underrated.

[@MrJames-eb6rp]

Use push up bars and put feet on a chair I do them that way. This built me a way bigger chest than any bench press or machine and its safe on shoulders unlike bench press.

[@KnuckleHead1983]

I am training today and considered doing weighted pushups. Just getting back into it after a 6 month hiatus so gotta try it #Letsgetit 💪🏻

[@radstf6342]

You're the god of logical advice, may I request you make a full bodyweight routine for beginners? Something that hits all the essential muscles?

[@henrikgulyas]

Great video! Very relevant to me, because I had to ditch my beloved dips due to shoulder issues. So now I am also experimenting with pushups, just using resistance bands for overload instead of free weights. In my experience, it makes the execution more explosive, otherwise, with stronger bands, you can get stuck in the upper portion of the movement. Also, with a well-selected set of bands, you can ensure very gradual progress with the load, just like with free weights. (AND, if you travel, you can pack your push workout gym in your suitcase, no problem. :))

[@BaldOmniMan]

I’m pushing these hard lately myself

[@TkngLs]

I had seen a video yesterday that explained doing push-ups with a shoulder width stance and tips of fingers pointed towards each other would give more push power. I will try it with the weighted push-up workouts

[@MM-ug5ec]

Pushups/weighted pushups strength carrying over to the bench press is unreal!

[@nominox1158]

I dont find this to be True. Only carryover from bench is doing bench

[@happychimp201]

@@nominox1158 it actually does. You may not be able to bench 500lbs through weighted push ups, but you will still have strength to bench a good amount of weight. Strength is strength

[@happychimp201]

@@nominox1158 your bodyweight also comes into play

[@nominox1158]

@@happychimp201 i respect your opinion, but i still disagree. Only bench helps my bench, no OHP, dips whatsoever. Maybe its just me

[@HelloChunKi]

@@nominox1158 sure, if bench is your main goal, you should bench. But push up actually has some carrying over to the bench

[@boonb1]

Very true I'm waving my push ups I'm at 75lbs for 3x8 right now I can see I feel it soooo much more in my chest and triceps.

[@won3rdd]

Doing weighted pushups I dont feel it much in my chest, any tips?

[@kingpanda3719]

@@won3rdd do deficit weighted pushups..or weighted paused pushups.

[@MatteoRomanelli-kl9fb]

The degree of inclination and style of push up will result in higher kg being pushed. Combine it with weighted push up routine and you have an exercise more effective than bench press.

[@animesloversunited9069]

Brooo 🥺😭😭😭 thanks for the video man, seems like it was made for me, due shoulder impingement I had to rely on these at home, I started weighted during lockdown, my bench is pathetic but I can Do 4-6 with 45lbs weighted pushups. Feels great, after a KZbinr said "it wasn't very progressive" I felt sad but they are the one which seems to hit my chest better than anything else. Thanks for the video now I can do them happy as fuuk 😌😌😌

[@AlexLeonidas]

Enjoy the gains man, fuck those dogmatic youtubers! You're about to make some of the best chest gains of your life.

[@animesloversunited9069]

@@AlexLeonidas haha, best day ❤❤ love you

[@NoahmassMulti]

Ha same i can only do 3 with 40 pounds i am eleven after all

[@hussamkhan1904]

Still waiting on your calisthenics program!

[@ParvParashar]

Absolutely outstanding video! Thank you so much for sharing. 🙌

[@free07styler]

Fave KZbinr by far

[@JL-yw1cp]

When I have low motivation or I don't seem to progress (I train at home) I watch this channel and then I train as hard as possible

[@whitefang9758]

Same. Alex is like a burnout cure.

[@Haynxs]

I put my dip bars on the bottom of my rack, now I can do pushups on my dip bars lol

[@onseayu]

dude, thank you so much. a lot of this is really helpful for people like me who workout at home

[@itsjustme5097]

This upload was a godsend. Currently bored out of my mind in class and you upload thx Alex. Also, when will you be uploading another Q and A? I’ve got some questions.

[@AlexLeonidas]

Not for a while but I'll be sure to do a post when another is on the way.

[@pterpsvin8887]

@@AlexLeonidas Collab with Phil again. Are you guys still friends? Collab with other influencers? Kinobody, more plates more date, Natural Hypertrophy Transformation video(Will prob get tons of views) Full day of eating Any plans on going back to yoke training? Btw are you still doing Shrugs?

[@Arthur-ph5qr]

love this channel

[@AlexLeonidas]

Much love Arthur!

[@dimit2264]

+75 kg for 5 on weighted pushups or 120 for 5 on bench press? What do you choose?

[@gleqy]

what😂 this ain't even a comparison

[@dimit2264]

@gleqy What do you think is more difficult?

[@toastrecon]

Another good thing for these are the “perfect push up” devices. Good range of motion and you also allows your wrists to get into a comfortable position.

[@Jazz-gb9lp]

Looking amazing as always legend

[@brudesim5673]

Hell yeah always wanted to see what I could work up to in theses! Maybe it’s time

[@mikestiger3793]

Amazing video Alex.

[@Simon-zo2vo]

Great advice, I found dips hurt my shoulder.

[@SalehlaithSalehlaith]

Great work like always alex🙏

[@Anton_Pietro]

Here’s a secret: tie a resistance band around your bed to train neck. The set-up is constant and you won’t skip neck day. Also there is a good stretch.

[@balkanblackpillvideosandmo8456]

Where can i tie it to

[@psilocybinenthusiast3695]

@@balkanblackpillvideosandmo8456 anywhere u like

[@Anton_Pietro]

@@balkanblackpillvideosandmo8456 Wrap a mini-band around both bed legs, near the feet-end, and then do neck curls with either one band or both.

[@balkanblackpillvideosandmo8456]

@@Anton_Pietro aaaa gotcha

[@TheRealezt]

finally something that i can do to make my books worthy, 🎒

[@debdutchakraborty8664]

2 years ago When I first tried Home Workout I only did pushups and Crunches and had a normal physique. 2021,Feb I made a homemade Dip bar, First I did negetive dips while I faced some shoulder pain but I thought it's okay. Then I injured my shoulder. After 4 months I came back again and injured my shoulder again I broke my whole dip station and made a pullup bar with it. Dips can be great but 55lbs backpack on back and doing dip pushups is always great!

[@bruceakido6675]

Just do both weighted push ups couple days later do weighted dips.

[@charlesmitchell5841]

Great tip! Great video! 👍

[@bestrusthacks6943]

I was bummed out when I was told to not do dips by my doctor but this video has given me hope.

[@KindaAmazing667]

Weighted ring push ups with your feet elevated are by FAR my favorite pushing exercise.

[@vukradulovic7888]

upper chest gains?

[@tttccc3151]

Oh Alex ! i had a question. You always mention that dip/ push up strength will always exceed your pull up/inverted row strength, in your experience - at what point would this imbalance become a predisposition for injury ? i try to maintain balance as best as possible

[@blackpurple9163]

Your physique is truly what I would idolize, if I can ever get that strong

[@EBMproductions1]

So im doing 36 to 108 varied but body weight push ups as we speak but will be implimenting weighted push ups soon first by adding 10kg to 20kg then getting a larger back pack for up to 45kg and end goals is to do 3 sets if 12 with 45kg on.my back.

[@tonyhedworth4255]

Excellent motivation- wrist push ups are good too, painful at first, but you end up with bulletproof wrists and forearms

[@jamespergamalis4912]

I’m at +40kg push ups for 12x5 and my bench is at 100kg for a 5x5 with feet planted on the bench. Is that alright?

[@AlexLeonidas]

Yeah you're in a good place bro 👍

[@pollolegs]

Thanks, I needed this. I was debating on wether or not I should keep doing dumbbell bench since I find it hard to bring weights up from my knees when I lay on the bench and it looks like I will be doing push ups from now on.

[@KurokamiNajimi]

I never do dumbbell press with both arms at once. I use my other arm to help bring the weight up

[@pollolegs]

@@KurokamiNajimi might try that, thanks

[@MrPtrlix]

I added gpp work with some pushups to my upper lower split. Since I bench twice a week, I didn't feel any chest DOMS, but man my stomach was aching the day after pushups :D

[@TeoJacoFight]

Hey Alex! Do you believe that weighted push ups with progressive overload, multifrequency and very high volume can cause a very great hypertrophy? Any type oh this experience??

[@yoadamrocks]

Hey Alex! Been a fan for years and would greatly appreciate a response. Been following your amazing novice program for about a year, and I’ve achieved a 405 2×5 deadlift, 200 3×5 floor press, and 285 3×5 box squat. Don’t get me wrong; I’m more than content with these gains. That said, I feel that my box squatting has just plateaued at 285 for months, and my floor press gains are extremely minimal. Also, since moving to a new gym around 3 months ago and only having a lower box to squat on (~15 inches compared to 17-19 inches back home), I’ve had persistent right quad tightness/minor pain tightening the knee. I have long legs relative to torso. Would you recommend, given more or less plateaus, that I move on to your intermediate conjugate program? Or, despite linear gains being so slow, but still present, that I continue on the novice program? Would it be reasonable I switch back to a higher box to see if this alleviates the above quad/knee tightness and persistent minor pain? Much love, a sincere fan

[@whitemakesright2177]

For bench comparison, an unweighted pushup is the roughly equivalent of benching 2/3 of your bodyweight.

[@juanrossi3]

great video, man, thanks a lot! is that a regular backpack or some special kind? what do you put inside to increase weight? regular plates?

[@IsaacWilliams7582]

I tried to do that with my backpack and ripped the straps clean off😥 and it was my favorite and I also just got it now I gotta sew it back together🤧

[@tomspencer8950]

I’ve been worried about this happening to me 😅

[@DYELGAINZ]

Don't know if you'll read this but you gotta load it onto u from the floor like a turtle upside down

[@animesloversunited9069]

Most of the athletes(lu) and gym coaches I've seen saying BP is overrated exercise, weighted dips, OHP, flies and Some set of BP(if you want) is enough to work on your chest.

[@ralphenrile2793]

One of the hardest things I've done is use a sandbag whilst wearing a weighted bag. I've done sandbag snatches and combined them with negative pushups and diamond pushups, no rest. The sweat you'll get from this...

[@wandererstraining]

I first used weighted push-ups in 2012 or so, as my secondary exercise, and since then it's been one of my favourite. I haven't had time to do much horizontal pressing in a long while, but I swore by the weighted push-up. I didn't train in a gym until 2014? It's fine. I had my girlfriend to sit on my shoulders. I built to 3x13 with her, and she weighted 135 lbs. I had an old shoulder injury that prevented me from dipping without severe inflammation? Weighted push-ups wouldn't be problematic. I wanted to add extra pec tension? Just do them on widely anchored rings, and you'll be squeezing inwards during the whole set. When I was gone on a tour, in 2013 (or 2014? Not sure anymore), I kept doing my sets of weighted push-ups with a training buddy who weighted 165 lbs. I even succeeded doing one rep with a guy who weighted 195 lbs! Weighed push-ups can also be really social. Aside from training with friends, when I was coaching a bunch of kids and making them do push-ups, I used to load as many kids as I could on my back and attempt maxes like that. The kids loved it, they found it impressive, and it made them want to get good at them, too. When I got access to a gym, I kept doing them, but slightly declined (hands about 2" lower than the feet). They felt great. The reason I haven't done them in a while was my focus on hand balancing, and the limited time I had. I would have kept doing them, otherwise.

[@americantrash593]

They are also safe for your shoulders because your shoulders can move freely

[@morningmusumeftw]

What do you think of 20 rep weighted pistol squats? Do you think it has the same effects on the legs as doing it with barbell squats? I'm still in lockdown so have only been able to do pistol squats with weights that I can maximally handle at home for legs. Weights are not an issue though so I can use weights that push my current strength levels for pistol squats

[@TheStefanV]

Hey Alex. I started getting red spots on my forehead and cheek after deadlifts about 18 months ago. Thought it was chalk for a long time, but I seem to consistently get them whenever doing normal and especially incline push ups. Basically exercises I suspect which exert face pressure They last 2-3 days, so I really can't get away with doing these exercises as it seriously hurts dating, etc, and I just don't like it seeing them. You ever heard of anyone getting this?

[@kingpanda3719]

It's just the vessels in your face bursting. Nothing extreme.. pretty normal when going hard with as you said exerting pressure into your head. It's normal. But if you don't like it just drop the weight slightly and up the reps. Otherwise I'd say the spots are worth it if you get yoked like a giant drizzly bear for your dates😏

[@nomadicstrength]

You should really max out on this as a 405 bencher. See where you're at.

[@AlexLeonidas]

I want to, but my backpack is limited! I'd need to do them elevated (which my plyo boxes are too low) or get a weight plate vest which will likely be my next move.

[@nomadicstrength]

@@AlexLeonidas so I use my dip bars with a bar stool. Take the bar stool, put 45s on either side, and that puppy ain't moving. It feels SO much better than benching or even dips.

[@ArminBlazevic]

@@nomadicstrength how is there room for your head in that setup? Trying to figure out how to do it in my garage

[@nomadicstrength]

@@ArminBlazevic I'm confused. I put the dip bars in front of me, and put a single barstool there for my feet.

[@MrThatguyaaron]

@e.e I've been doing these, fun times.

[@MikeDG00]

weighted push ups on rings! freedom of movements allows the pecs to move as they're intended to, plus with supination on top, the bicep and shoulders will burnn

[@treeman5263]

Did weighted push-ups today best chest pump I can remember so far