Pushup Position (on floor)
Pushup Position is a very simple and highly effective bodyweight strength exercise that carries over to real life very effectively. The technique is simple:
Get into a Pushup Position (the top position of a Pushup) as though you are about to perform a Pushup and then hold that position for the length of time specified by your workout program. While holding this position, attempt to keep your chin slightly tucked down (not tilted back), focus on keeping your abs and obliques tight and contracted, and do not shrug your shoulders.
This bodyweight strength exercise builds important strength and stability in the core / abdominal muscles, the shoulders, and the chest.
It is slightly easier than a Plank performed on the elbows but it is a variation of the same position. You can utilize each exercise in different workouts in order to train the same muscles in slightly different positions to give the body more variety to develop more versatile strength a bodyweight mastery.
Holding this position for one minute is a very common length of time for the exercise. Some people will hold it for 2 minutes or even longer. If you want to increase the intensity of the exercise without having to lengthen the time of the exercise you can place a small weight plate on your back before you begin the exercise so that you shoulders and core /abdominal muscles have to support a larger amount of weight during the exercise. Be cautious if you do this and start with very light weights. Placing heavy weights on your back could put pressure on your lower back and cause spinal damage, especially if you abdominal muscles are not strong enough to stabilize the spine with the added weight.
Disclaimer - We do not recommend performing any exercise without the supervision of a highly qualified bodyweight strength professional present with you. This detailed exercise description is for informational purposes only. Consult your physician before attempting any strength training program or attempting this exercise or any of the other exercises on www.getrealstrength.com
Get into a Pushup Position (the top position of a Pushup) as though you are about to perform a Pushup and then hold that position for the length of time specified by your workout program. While holding this position, attempt to keep your chin slightly tucked down (not tilted back), focus on keeping your abs and obliques tight and contracted, and do not shrug your shoulders.
This bodyweight strength exercise builds important strength and stability in the core / abdominal muscles, the shoulders, and the chest.
It is slightly easier than a Plank performed on the elbows but it is a variation of the same position. You can utilize each exercise in different workouts in order to train the same muscles in slightly different positions to give the body more variety to develop more versatile strength a bodyweight mastery.
Holding this position for one minute is a very common length of time for the exercise. Some people will hold it for 2 minutes or even longer. If you want to increase the intensity of the exercise without having to lengthen the time of the exercise you can place a small weight plate on your back before you begin the exercise so that you shoulders and core /abdominal muscles have to support a larger amount of weight during the exercise. Be cautious if you do this and start with very light weights. Placing heavy weights on your back could put pressure on your lower back and cause spinal damage, especially if you abdominal muscles are not strong enough to stabilize the spine with the added weight.
Disclaimer - We do not recommend performing any exercise without the supervision of a highly qualified bodyweight strength professional present with you. This detailed exercise description is for informational purposes only. Consult your physician before attempting any strength training program or attempting this exercise or any of the other exercises on www.getrealstrength.com