Exercise of the Week: Push Ups

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Push up is a popular exercise performed in a plank position by raising and lowering the body using the arms. The beauty of the pushup is that you can do it  anytime and anywhere. It is a great all-encompassing workout that works not only your arms and chest but also get some burn going in your abs.

How To Do Push Up

• Get down on in a plank position, placing your hands on the floor such that they are a little wider than and in line with your shoulders.

• Make your arms straight, with your legs straighten too, and then your weight on your toes.

• Your body should be in a straight line form; your ankles to your head.

• Thigh your abs - as if you are about to be punched in the stomach - and hold it that way for the duration of the exercise. This helps keep your body firm, and doubles as abdominal training.

• Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the ground. Then pause for few seconds.

• Now push yourself up forcefully. Catch yourself, then lower and repeat. 

Use This Move To Build Your Arms and Chest 

Try doing 10 to 15 sets of 2 to 3 repetitions, resting for  60 seconds between sets.Your goal:  Focus on correct technique: Straight back, tight stomach and butt, repetitive movement and full extension of the arms.