Extended Arm Pushup

Instructions

1. 1.Begin by assuming the standard pushup position, placing your arms directly underneath your shoulders. Your legs should be extended out straight behind you with the balls of your feet on the ground. Take your right hand and move it slightly ahead of you and move your left hand slightly behind you near your waist. This is your starting position.
2. 2.Lower your body down until your chest almost touches the ground. Your body should remain straight as you go down.
3. 3.After a brief pause, slowly return to the starting position.
4. 4.Repeat for as many repetitions as required.

Tips

• Try to go as low as possible in the push up for maximum effect.
• If you are new to this exercise you can try doing it on your knees to make it easier.
• Keep your body straight during the pushup.
• Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.

Breathing Instructions

Breathe in during the eccentric (lowering) portion of the exercise and breathe out during the cocentric (elevation) portion.

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