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This is the standard push-up, executed with the feet and hands on the floor. From the bottom position, the hands are directly under the shoulders. When doing push-ups try not to let any other parts of the body touch the floor. The hips should be locked so that the entire body is flat. The hips should not dip down or raise up ahead of the body. Contract the abs during each repetition to keep the body flat. If standard push-ups are too difficult, try spreading the feet wider. If this is still too difficult, do the push-ups with your knees and hands, holding your feet up. The hand spacing is approximately shoulder width. A narrower position (hands closer) works the triceps in the upper arm more, and a wider grip works the chest more.
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