The Pushup is Your Friend!

The Classic Pushup

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Pectoralis Major

Anterior Deltoids

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Push-ups can only be effective when they're done properly. And, the fact of the matter is, most people are doing them incorrectly! Their butts are in the air, their feet are too far apart - whatever it may be, it needs to be corrected! This is the only way to get the maximum benefit.

First, place your hands a little more than shoulder-width apart with your feet together (with wide feet, you take out the balancing portion of the exercise, minimizing the core initiation). Be sure to contract your glutes, abs and quadriceps to keep your back completely straight throughout the exercise. This is where most people go wrong!

It's not just a chest exercise - it's a chest, arms and core exercise. So, be sure to tighten up that midsection throughout.

Lower yourself slowly until your face is just off the ground (or as far as you can go). Don't go farther than you're able to return, or you'll defeat the purpose. Your elbows should flare out slightly.

With an explosive movement, press yourself back up to the starting position.

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This is the basic push up - many variations exist, so don't focus on just this one! If you do, expect to reach that plateau pretty quickly.

Pushup Styles
Standard Push up	Stability Ball Push up	Resistance Tube Push up
Dive Bomber Push up	Hindu Push up	Wobble Board Push up
Diamond Push up	One-Handed Push ups	BOSU Ball Push up
Military Push up	T Push up	Sphinx Push ups
Weighted Vest Push up w/ Hip Flexion	Stability Ball Pushup Walk

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