Muscles Addressed
Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
Instructions:
- Begin on all fours with hands placed on the floor. Hands should be slightly wider than shoulders but still in line with them. Body should form a straight line from the shoulders to the ankles.
- Contract the abs as tight as possible and keep them engaged throughout exercise.
- Lower the body until the chest nearly touches the floor, ensuring that the elbows are tucked in close to the torso.
- Pause for a moment then push back into the starting position
Alternatives:
Clapping push-ups, Incline push-ups, Knee push-ups. Decline push-ups, Spiderman push-ups, Rotational push-ups, diver push-ups, diamond push-ups, leg raise push-ups, , switch hands push-ups.