Press Up (or Push Up)
Muscles worked: Chest, Triceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Trapezius
Equipment Needed: None
Difficulty: 5/10 - Moderate
How to
1. Lay down and face the floor. Your feet must be together, your back straight and your hands on the floor shoulder-width apart.
2. Push yourself off the ground so that your arms extend fully.
3. Lower your body so that your chest is nearly touching the ground – your arms should be at about 90 degrees.
Make it Easier
If you are struggling with press ups, raise the upper part of your body so that the move is putting more pressure on your legs. You could use the stairs – you can monitor your progress this way quite easily, as you improve you can lower the step.
Make it Harder
Inclining your feet so there is more pressure on your upper body will make the press up more difficult. Put your feet on a chair, the stairs or a ball to increase the difficulty.
Muscles worked: Chest, Triceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Trapezius
Equipment Needed: None
Difficulty: 5/10 - Moderate
How to
1. Lay down and face the floor. Your feet must be together, your back straight and your hands on the floor shoulder-width apart.
2. Push yourself off the ground so that your arms extend fully.
3. Lower your body so that your chest is nearly touching the ground – your arms should be at about 90 degrees.
Make it Easier
If you are struggling with press ups, raise the upper part of your body so that the move is putting more pressure on your legs. You could use the stairs – you can monitor your progress this way quite easily, as you improve you can lower the step.
Make it Harder
Inclining your feet so there is more pressure on your upper body will make the press up more difficult. Put your feet on a chair, the stairs or a ball to increase the difficulty.
