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Push Ups
Description: This exercise is designed to work the chest, triceps, and shoulder muscles. It is great for work outs, and at the gym. Equipment Used: Exercise Mat, None Sport Specific: Football (American), Gymnastics, Hockey, Rugby, Strength Training Muscles Used: Chest (pectoralis), Shoulders: Front (anterior deltoids) Categories: Core, Stretches
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Start by lying face down on the mat. Hands should be shoulder width apart each beside the head and toes tucked under the back of the mat. Keep your elbows bent and your body as straight as possible. Exhale and push up with your hands using your abdominal muscles. Bend your elbows and lower chest to 90 degrees at the elbows. Make sure your arms are straight and that your elbows aren?t completely locked.
Inhale and lower returning to start position.
Notes:
Suggested reps: Try 2 sets of 10-12 reps.
Suggested reps: Try 2 sets of 10-12 reps.
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