- Hold a tucked pushup position - tuck shown in Prevent Back Surgery
- Lift a weight or other object 10 times.
- Lift with the other arm 10 times. Try various lifts - front, back, sides.
Want more? Add a pushup, lifting the weight on the way up. More? Lift one foot. More? Use an unwieldy barbell for balance challenge or pinch grip to strengthen hands.Tuck your hip to straighten your lower spine to strengthen abdominal and back muscles too. Hold your head up with neck straight to strengthen neck and upper back muscles the way they need for healthy straight standing.
Breathe. Smile.
Photo from the book Healthy Martial Arts
This is a great variation to the regular pushup. I believe this is one of the best exercises you can do for your chest.
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