Three Push Ups to Change the Pace
Do something besides ordinary push ups for your next arm workout!
Life is too short to perform your push ups the same way over and over. Use these modified push up variations to tone your entire upper body with one powerful move!
This workout features a combination of strength push ups and a more gentle modification for people working up to full push ups. Engage your core while you move through the movements by drawing your belly button up towards your spine and making sure your back isn't arching.
Keep your hands and knees from sticking to the floor or getting sore by doing your push ups on an exercise mat.
Push Up Jacks
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Step 1
Begin on the floor in a push up position with your arms shoulder width apart and your wrists directly below your shoulders.
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Step 2
Bend your elbows to lower your body about half way down to the floor. As you push your body back up, hop your feet and hands together. |
Step 3
Perform another half push up, and as you come up, hop your feet and hands back out to the starting position.
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Modified Push Up
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Step 1
With palms facing down, sit up on your knees and hands so that your arms are fully extended and shoulder width apart, your knees and feet are on the floor. |
Step 2
Make one line from your knees to your head.
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Step 3
Bend your elbows and lower your upper body to the floor. Repeat for the desired number of reps.
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Chair Push Ups
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Step 1
Face the chair and lean forward, grasping the armrests with your arms extended.
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Step 2
Keep your body straight and your feet together on tip-toes. Bend your elbows and lower your chest towards the chair seat. |
Step 3
Press back up, fully extending your arms, and repeat for the desired number of reps.
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