Push-Up
PUSH-UP
TARGET MUSCLES:
- Pectorals (Chest)
- Anterior Deltoids (Shoulders)
- Triceps (Back of Upper Arms)
START POSITION:
- Place the hands on the floor approximately shoulder width apart.
- Extend the legs with the lower body supported on the toes.
- Keep the head, shoulders, hips and legs approximately aligned.
- Engage the abdominals and maintain a stable body position.
PROCEDURE:
- Bend the elbows and slowly lower the body toward the floor while maintaining a stable body position.
- Lower only through a comfortable range of motion while maintaining proper alignment.
- Press through the hands to return to the starting position.
- Extend the arms without forcefully locking the elbows.
- Repeat using slow, controlled movements. (12-15 times)
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 Image courtesy of Leonard Krasniqi
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