Modified Push-up


Modified Push-up

This is a good-all-around chest developer. It also strengthens and firms the triceps (muscles at the back of the upper arm).

Equipment:
Exercise mat

Exercise:

  1. Starting position is with knees bent, hands outside shoulder width and body straight.
  2. Slowly lower body to the floor while keeping back straight and abdominal muscles pulled in.
  3. Squeeze chest muscles to push yourself back to the starting position.

Repetitions:
8 to 12 for 1-3 sets.

Performance Tips:

  1. Keep abdominal muscles tight otherwise spine will sag.
  2. In the lowered position, keep elbows in line with shoulder joint.
  3. In raised position, avoid overstraightening elbows.
  4. To increase the resistance, try doing the push-up on your toes instead of your knees.

Continue reading here: Oblique Ab Crunch on Mini Ball

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