The CORRECT Push Up!

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Exercise mat
• Comfortable, non-restrictive clothing

Step1

Starting push-up position Lie chest-down with your hands at shoulder level, palms flat on the floor and slightly more than shoulder-width apart, your feet together and parallel to each other.

Step2

Look forward rather than down at the floor. The first contact you make with the floor with any part of the face should be your chin, not your nose.

Step3

Keep your legs straight and your toes tucked under your feet.

Step4

Straighten your arms as you push your body up off the floor. Keep your palms fixed at the same position and keep your body straight. Try not to bend or arch your upper or lower back as you push up.

Step5

Exhale as your arms straighten out.

Step6

Pause for a moment.

Step7

Lower your body slowly towards the floor. Bend your arms and keep your palms in fixed position. Keep body straight and feet together.

Step8

Lower body until chest touches the floor. Try not to bend your back. Keep your knees off the floor, and inhale as you bend your arms.

Step9

Pause for a moment. Begin straightening your arms for a second push-up. Exhale as you raise your body.