Deep Push-Up (female)

Deep Push-Up demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start in a high plank position with your palms flat on the ground and your wrists under your shoulders
  • 2Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor
  • 3Pause, then push your body back up to the starting position
  • 4Keep your hips lifted and your core braced the entire time
  • 5If you can't do a traditional push-up, place your knees on the ground to make the push-up less intense

Tips:

  • Keep your body in a straight line from head to toe
  • Exhale as you push your body upwards
  • Inhale as you lower your body
  • Don't let your lower back sag

Deep Push-Up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs