This exercise targets: triceps, chest, shoulders
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Get on your knees, stretch your arms out and position your hands close together, below the level of your shoulders. From knees to shoulders, your body should form a straight line. Bend in your elbows and lower your chest to the ground. Make sure to keep your elbows positioned close to the body. Return to the starting position and repeat.
Tips:
Keep the elbows close to your body -- this way you will be working on your triceps.
If you let your elbows turn out, you will be working more on your chest muscles and not your triceps.
Make sure to keep your hips in line with your knees and shoulders.
Advanced: Perform this pushup from your toes or with your feet elevated.
Alternative: Lower your chest to the ground and perform a short pushup movement.
Exhale as you push your body up to the starting position.
Inhale as you lower your body.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Get on your knees, stretch your arms out and position your hands close together, below the level of your shoulders. From knees to shoulders, your body should form a straight line. Bend in your elbows and lower your chest to the ground. Make sure to keep your elbows positioned close to the body. Return to the starting position and repeat.
Tips:
Keep the elbows close to your body -- this way you will be working on your triceps.
If you let your elbows turn out, you will be working more on your chest muscles and not your triceps.
Make sure to keep your hips in line with your knees and shoulders.
Advanced: Perform this pushup from your toes or with your feet elevated.
Alternative: Lower your chest to the ground and perform a short pushup movement.
Exhale as you push your body up to the starting position.
Inhale as you lower your body.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions