Push-Ups
Push-ups are used frequently by so many difference athletes and gym users. They strengthen the chest muscles mainly and can be made easier or harder for beginners or more experienced people.
Teaching points
- Kneel on all fours with the hands a little wider than shoulder width.
- Straighten your legs out behind you so that your weight is distributed between your hands and toes.
- Bend the elbows outwards to lower the chest towards the floor.
- Push back up to the starting position.
Variations & progressions
- To make the exercise easier, maintain the all fours kneeling position.
- Push your hips forwards so that the weight is on the hands.
- Bend the elbows outwards to lower the chest towards the floor.
Muscles worked
- Pectoralis Major.
- Triceps Brachii.
- Anterior fibres of Deltoid.
- Serratus Anterior.
Alternative exercises
- Diamond push-up.
- Push-up using a swiss ball.
- Push-up using a resistance band.
Related injuries
- Pectoral strain.
