Push Ups

The Push ups is a strength training exercise that can be performed in beginner to advanced workouts. Use higher reps 10 - 20 to work all the muscles of the chest.

Remember to keep your belly button drawn in throughout the exercise.

Muscles Worked

Primary Muscles: All the Chest Muscles.

Secondary Muscles: Front of Shoulders, triceps, Anconeus.

What you need: Just your body weight.

 

Preparation :
  • Support yourself face down on the ground with hands shoulder width apart.
  • To make it easier support yourself on your knees and perform the exercise that way.
  • Bend your elbows until your rib cage close but not touching the ground.
  • Keep your hips and shoulders inline and don't arch your back.
Movement :
  • Draw your belly button in.
  • Push yourself up extending your arms.
  • Slowly return to the start position and repeat.


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