This exercise targets: triceps, chest, shoulders
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Position yourself on your knees and arms. Your hands are positioned close together and below the level of your shoulders. Your elbows are bent and your chest is close to the ground. From toes to shoulders, your body should form a straight line. The movement you are making has a short range. Return to the starting position and repeat.
Tips:
Keep your 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 elevated feet.
Alternative: when lifting your body, straighten your arms totally and perform a standard triceps pushup.
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
Position yourself on your knees and arms. Your hands are positioned close together and below the level of your shoulders. Your elbows are bent and your chest is close to the ground. From toes to shoulders, your body should form a straight line. The movement you are making has a short range. Return to the starting position and repeat.
Tips:
Keep your 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 elevated feet.
Alternative: when lifting your body, straighten your arms totally and perform a standard triceps pushup.
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