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Half Push-Up

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half push-up is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the chest and to a lesser degree also targets the abs, lower back, shoulders and triceps ...more

half push-up is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the chest and to a lesser degree also targets the abs, lower back, shoulders and triceps.

Learning proper half push-up form is easy with the step by step half push-up instructions, half push-up tips, and the instructional half push-up technique video on this page. half push-up is a exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the half push-up video, learn how to do the half push-up, and then be sure and browse through the half push-up workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Don't allow your hips to sag. Your body should form a straight line from your heels to shoulders.
  2. Place a medicine ball or another object below your chest to help gauge when you are halfway to the floor.
  3. Don't allow your elbows to flare out. Elbows should be pointed at 45 degree angle with your body.
  4. Hands should be position just outside your chest and not underneath your shoulders.

Variations

  1. For an easier variation, perform a push-up with your knees on the floor.
  2. Perform a full push-up by lowering your body all the way to the floor.
  3. Adjust the width of your hands.

Other Names

  • Partial Push-up

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  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

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Tips

  1. Don't allow your hips to sag. Your body should form a straight line from your heels to shoulders.
  2. Place a medicine ball or another object below your chest to help gauge when you are halfway to the floor.
  3. Don't allow your elbows to flare out. Elbows should be pointed at 45 degree angle with your body.
  4. Hands should be position just outside your chest and not underneath your shoulders.

Variations

  1. For an easier variation, perform a push-up with your knees on the floor.
  2. Perform a full push-up by lowering your body all the way to the floor.
  3. Adjust the width of your hands.

Other Names

  • Partial Push-up

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Compound