Push-Ups

Here are 5 easy steps that can help you to improve your upper body strength, and modify how effective they can be for MASSIVE gains in your triceps, biceps, shoulders, and upper back muscles.

Instructions:

• Get down on all fours, placing your hands slightly wider than your shoulders.

• Straighten your arms and legs.

• Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor.

• Pause, then push yourself back up.

• Repeat.

Step UP Levels:

• 10 - Starter

• 20 - Balance

• 30 - Level UP (combine with a T or Back Push Up technique)

The area of the body it supports

• Deltoideus Posterior

• Rectus Abdominis

• Abdominals Obliques

• Gluteus

Types of equipment needed: None

Benefits:

• Improves posture

• Support cardiovascular health

• Improved upper-body strength

• Strengthen your joints and bones

• Help you burn calories for weight loss

Come join the SCF 7-Day fitness challenge. No need for fancy, high-tech equipment or an expensive membership at the gym... All you would need is just you, your floor, and probably a yoga mat. Unless you want to add other modifications to your push-up, there's really no excuse, you're good to go!