Angle-specific upper body muscle activation in suspension push-ups: an electromyographic analysis across different body angles

Key Points

• To determine how different body angles during TRX push-ups influence upper body muscle activation patterns.
• Electromyographic analysis of muscle activation during TRX push-ups at various angles (30° to -30°)
• Comparison of muscle activation levels in specific muscles
• Angle categorization based on incline/decline of body position
• At higher angles (0° to +30°), pectoralis major activation is maximized.
• Lower angles (-30°) preferentially engage the anterior deltoid, triceps brachii, upper trapezius, and serratus anterior.
• Specific angle adjustments lead to optimized muscle targeting during suspension push-ups.