Stick Push-Up
Strength & Power
Legend
- player
- lacrosse stick
- push-up motion
How it works
Build upper body strength specific to body checking and stick battling using push-ups on the lacrosse stick.
What you need
- lacrosse stick
Your focus
Body checking and stick battles require significant upper body and core strength. Push-ups performed on the lacrosse stick build the same muscle groups used in checking while reinforcing stick grip and wrist stability.
Player places both hands on the lacrosse stick in push-up position (stick on the ground, player on top).
Player performs standard push-ups, maintaining full plank position throughout.
Complete 3 sets of 8-12 reps with 30 seconds rest between.
Advance to feet-elevated push-ups when 12 reps become easy.
Goal
It's working when you win at least half the contested 50-50 ground balls against a same-size opponent, lower body wins ground balls.
Helpful cues
- Body stays plank straight, no sagging hips
- Control the descent, slow down is where strength is built
- Grip the stick firmly, this builds the hand strength you need in ground ball battles
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Perform push-ups on knees with stick under hands.
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Add the next challenge
Add a stick-roll: after each rep, roll the stick forward an inch and reset.No account needed
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