Band Assisted Pushups

Loop a long-loop resistance band around a pullup bar above you. Climb through the band so that it is on your hip bones. The thicker the band is the more assistance it will give you. Start in a pushup position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your legs and core engaged. Spread your fingers and squeeze your fingertips into the ground. Lower yourself by bending your elbows until your chest or abdomen taps the floor. Reengage your upper body muscles and straighten your arms to complete the pushup.

Trainer Tip: If you are still having trouble with these, put the feet as wide as possible. This will change your center of mass and will make these much easier for you. Also, imagine you are pushing the floor away from you. This cue helps to engage the upper back more to help perform the reps.