This Banded Push-Up Is The Hardest—And Most Effective—Full-Body Move You’ll Ever Try

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Heres What Experts Had to Say

Push-upsare the fitness worlds most reliable move.

But the classic version of the move can admittedly leave your lower body feeling a little left out.

This way, your core, chest, back, and glutes are all engaged simultaneously.

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NYC-based trainer and co-founder and creator of Cyc Fitness

If you want to hit yourtriceps, keep them parallel to your body.

Hover for a second, then push back up to start.

If you need a visual reminder, this video can help:

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Heres What Experts Say

Then pop back down into a push-up and do it again.

Full body female athlete in sportswear using rowing machine during fitness workout in gym.

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