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Push-ups

Execution

  1. Lie on the ground with your hands in line with your shoulders and your feet shoulder-width apart.
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  3. Push your body up, putting the weight on your forearms and feet.

Keep your body straight, you should feel your abs and shoulder muscles.

Points of attention

  • Hips in line with the rest of the body.
  • Push away from the ground and engage your shoulder muscles.
  • Keep your eyes on the ground, neck in line with your spine.
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Variations

PROGRESSION

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REGRESSION

Knees on the floor

VARIATION: LAY DOWN PUSH-UPS

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Muscles involved

  • Chest muscles
  • Triceps
  • Abdominals
  • Obliques
  • Shoulder muscles
  • Upper back muscles