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Week 3 Animated Exercise!

Modified Push-up

      Beginner

      Advanced

Instructions

Reps 8-12
Sets   1-3

Reps 12-15
Sets    3-4

Begin by getting on "all fours" with your palms shoulder width apart and elbows bent. Push the body up while keeping your knees on the ground. Press the body up to the point just prior to locked elbows. Pause, then lower until elbows are at approximately a 90-degree angle and repeat.

Keep the back straight and torso supported by engaging the abdominals throughout the exercise.  - exhale during the "push".

Do not let your back arch during the exercise. If you feel any discomfort in your back or shoulders stop immediately.

Muscles toned/strengthened: Shoulders, Chest, Triceps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regular
Push-up

      Beginner

      Advanced

Instructions

Reps 8-12
Sets   1-3

Reps 12-15
Sets    3-4

Begin by lying on the floor with your palms shoulder width apart, elbows bent and toes on the floor.

Press the body up to the point just prior to locked elbows. Pause, then lower until elbows are at approximately a 90-degree angle and repeat.

Keep the back straight and torso supported by engaging the abdominals throughout the exercise.  - exhale during the "push".

Do not let your back arch during the exercise. If you feel any discomfort in your back or shoulders stop immediately.

Muscles toned/strengthened: Shoulders, Chest, Triceps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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