Master The KING of Presses for Muscle And Strength

Summary by Krater

This video explains the benefits and execution of deficit push-ups as a superior pressing movement for building upper body strength, chest, shoulders, and triceps without shoulder stress.

From the video

Answers: Why should I do deficit push-ups and how do they compare to regular push-ups?

• deficit push-ups
• upper body pressing exercises
• chest and tricep hypertrophy
• bodyweight and weighted calisthenics

Exercises

• deficit push-up · cinder blocks
• weighted deficit push-up · cinder blocks and weight vest
• elevated feet deficit push-up · cinder blocks and box

What it concludes

• Deficit push-ups are superior to standard push-ups for pure pressing strength and muscle building potential.
• Deficit push-ups put an incredible stretch on the chest and shoulders without the sketchy shoulder stress felt during standard dips.
• Deficit push-ups allow for heavy loading using a weight vest without stability concerns.
• Elevating the feet during deficit push-ups balances the work across shoulders, triceps, upper and lower pecs, and serratus anterior.