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Instructions:

  • 1Lie face down on the floor, extending your legs straight behind you and your arms straight in front of you
  • 2Push yourself up by bending your elbows, keep your legs and feet together
  • 3Lower yourself back down slowly until your chest almost touches the floor
  • 4As you push up, open your arms out wide to the sides, bringing your hands closer to your feet
  • 5Return to the starting position in a smooth and controlled manner

Tips:

  • Keep your body straight throughout the exercise, don't let your back sag or your hips stick up
  • Keep your head in line with your spine, don't strain your neck by looking up
  • Keep your body weight balanced between your arms and toes
  • Breath out when you push up and in when you lower yourself down

Seal Push-up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs