Push Up

CalisthenicsChestShoulder Strengthening
Written By David Song

PUSH UP

This a chest and core strengthening exercise that uses the body weight as resistance. Start by putting your hands on the floor wider than shoulder distance apart. Support the lower half of your body with balls of your toes. Hold a neutral spine and slowly lower the body. Generally your hands should be at your nipple line at the bottom of the movement. Push up while keeping the core braced.

Muscles Involved:

  • Pectoralis Major / Pectoralis Minor

  • Anterior Deltoids

  • Serratus Anterior

Related Conditions:

  • AC Joint Sprain

  • Rotator Cuff Tear

  • Shoulder Impingement

  • Long Head Biceps Tendinopathy

  • Osteolysis of the Distal Clavicle

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