Exercise Comparison
Around The Worlds vs Suspended Push-Up
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Suspended Push-Up
Instructions
Around The Worlds
Lay down on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with the palms of the hands facing towards the ceiling. Tip: Your arms should be parallel to the floor and next to your thighs. To avoid injury, make sure that you keep your elbows slightly bent. This will be your starting position.
Now move the dumbbells by creating a semi-circle as you displace them from the initial position to over the head. All of the movement should happen with the arms parallel to the floor at all times. Breathe in as you perform this portion of the movement.
Reverse the movement to return the weight to the starting position as you exhale.
Suspended Push-Up
Anchor your suspension straps securely to the top of a rack or other object.
Leaning into the straps, take a handle in each hand and move into a push-up plank position. You should be as close to parallel to the ground as you can manage with your arms fully extended, maintaining good posture.
Maintaining a straight, rigid torso, descend slowly by allowing the elbows to flex.
Continue until your elbows break 90 degrees, pausing before you extend to return to the starting position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the chest. Around The Worlds is a intermediate exercise using dumbbell, while Suspended Push-Up is beginner and uses other. Choose Suspended Push-Up if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Around The Worlds for a greater challenge.