Fitness
Eccentric Push-Up Negative Set
An eccentric push-up negative set uses slow lowering and knee-down resets to build pressing strength when full floor push-ups are not yet available.
An eccentric push-up negative set emphasizes the lowering phase—three to five second descent, knees-down reset, no explosive push—to build pressing strength when full reps are not there yet. Keep three to five reps per set and stop when hips sag.
Use once or twice a week, not daily, because soreness runs high. Follow negatives with incline pushes or band chest work for volume.
Common questions
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How many negative push-ups per session?
Three to five slow reps for three sets is plenty for most people. More volume often beats up elbows without speeding the path to full push-ups.
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