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:
- Starting position is with knees bent, hands outside shoulder width and body straight.
- Slowly lower body to the floor while keeping back straight and abdominal muscles pulled in.
- Squeeze chest muscles to push yourself back to the starting position.
Repetitions:
8 to 12 for 1-3 sets.
Performance Tips:
- Keep abdominal muscles tight otherwise spine will sag.
- In the lowered position, keep elbows in line with shoulder joint.
- In raised position, avoid overstraightening elbows.
- 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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