Angle-specific upper body muscle activation in suspension push-ups: an electromyographic analysis across different body angles
TRX push-ups at higher inclinations (+ 30° to 0°) effectively target the pectoralis major, while lower angles (- 30°) preferentially increase activation of the anterior deltoid, triceps brachii, upper trapezius, and serratus anterior. These findings provide angle-specific recommendations for suspension training push-ups to optimize muscle activation patterns.
Authors
- Kuei-fu Lin
- Yu-Chin Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7426-0065)
- Shih-Hsuan Chan
- Tsung-Lin Chiang
- Chih-Hsiang Hsu
Institutions
- National Taipei University of Technology (TW)
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (TW)
- Chinese Culture University (TW)
- National Tsing Hua University (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Published
- 2026-02-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-026-01582-3
- Primary Topic
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00