The Pushup

The Pushup is not simply a chest movement. In addition, you will work your shoulders and triceps with the back, abs and glutes stabilizing during the execution.

You want to start the motion in an extended arm plank position with the shoulders, hips and feet making a fairly straight line. You do not want to let your hips sag.

Like the Bench Press, you want to position your hands in a way that allows your elbows to tuck in towards your sides slightly. You do not want the upper arm perpendicular to the body, that position is hard on the shoulder joint.

Lower yourself towards the ground while keeping the core engaged. Keep your head in a neutral position and body straight. Do not reach for the ground with any part of your body. At the bottom, you will be fairly close to the ground.

Reverse motion, using the chest, shoulders and triceps to press your body away from the ground. Finishing with your arms fully extended.

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