3 tips on how to do the perfect push-up: No matter what program youre doing, youll likely encounter a push-up or two before its over. Whether you’re on your toes or on your knees, it’s important to have the proper form. 1. Get into plank position and make sure your hands are aligned with your shoulders but just wider than them. Tighten your core. 2. Lower your body until your chest almost touches the floor, tucking your elbows in as you do. When you’re at the bottom, your arms should be at 45-degree angles. 3. Keep your back flat and do not let your back or hips sag. If you can’t do a push-up on your toes yet, don’t give up! You’re still getting a great workout. To learn how much weight you’re lifting with each push-up, read the full article: teambeachbody/get-fit/fitness-tip/-/ftip/244321358/all/2/5
Posted on: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 10:46:35 +0000