Hammer Bench Press vs Hand Release Push Up

Maximizing Your Chest Workout Plan

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Planfit users log Hammer Bench Press more often — 2,765 sessions vs 13. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

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Planfit Users' Choice about Hammer Bench Press vs Hand Release Push Up : Which is Better?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hammer Bench Press more often — 2,765 sessions compared to 13 for Hand Release Push Up.

Popularity is not the whole answer. Hammer Bench Press and Hand Release Push Up differ in the muscles they load, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.

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How to Hammer Bench Press

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Hammer Bench Press muscles worked: Chest

Form

  1. 1. Slowly lower your hand to the side of your chest.
  2. 2. At this time, your forearm should be perpendicular to the floor.
  3. 3. Slowly lift it back up to return to the starting position.

Coach's Comment

  1. 1. Please lower it as much as possible without overdoing it.
  2. 2. Be careful not to let your shoulders come forward of your chest, as it can strain your shoulders.
  3. 3. Please be careful not to let your hips fall off the bench.

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How to Hand Release Push Up

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Hand Release Push Up muscles worked: Chest

Form

  1. 1. First, lower your body until your chest touches the floor, getting into a fully prone position.
  2. 2. In that position, briefly lift both hands off the floor and then place them back down.
  3. 3. Push the floor with your hands, straighten your arms, and lift your body up to complete the push-up.
  4. 4. Slowly lower your body again until your chest touches the floor, and repeat the motion of lifting your hands.

Coach's Comment

  1. 1. Engage your core to prevent your back from bending or sagging.
  2. 2. Move smoothly and steadily to avoid straining your wrists and shoulders.
  3. 3. In the beginning, focus on practicing correct posture rather than aiming for a high number of repetitions.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Hand Release Push Up, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Hand Release Push Up Guide page of our blog!

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