Welcome to the push up challenge bodyweight exercises Level 3, Knee Push ups. The classic push up is one of the oldest exercises for developing upper body strength. Last time you could read about the incline push ups. Today we’ll introduce the knee push up. Make sure you can overcome the Final level of the incline push ups, before attempting this … [Read more...]
Incline Push Ups
We started our push up challenge with our previous exercise, the wall push ups and continue today with incline push ups. Make sure you can overcome the Final level of wall push ups, before attempting the inclined ones. Performing You’ll need a sturdy and reliable object, like home furniture, half of your height - up to about hip level. Table, high chair or a kitchen … [Read more...]
Wall Push Ups
Welcome to the Wall Push ups, the first step of our 10 level push up challenge! You are starting a gradual process that can take months or more, but your efforts will yield a better muscle tone, an optimal posture, improved sports performance and a general increase in your ability during daily tasks which require physical effort. The traditional push up is one of the best … [Read more...]
5 Simple Exercises That Will Transform Your Body in Just 4 Weeks
While many people choose to go down the road of gym membership, special equipment and supplements, there are also those who like to keep it simple – eat less, but healthy and perform bodyweight exercises at the comfort of their home. By doing these 5 exercises daily, you’ll start seeing improvements in your waistline size and overall body composition in less than a month! … [Read more...]
Forward Fold Push-Up – Why This is the Best Push-Up Variation for Your Core
The Push-up might be the most famous upper body exercise in the world. It helps to develop strength and endurance, build upper body muscle, strengthen the joints and even help coordinate work between the muscles of the mid-section and the lower body muscles. Anyone who thinks that Bench Press is the most productive upper body strength exercise is mistaken; it not only … [Read more...]
Starting Push-Ups: Don’t Just Jump Into It, Wean Yourself In
Push-ups help strengthen your shoulders, arms and chest muscles. This exercise also works secondary muscles like the abs, glutes, quadriceps, lower back and deltoids. Beginners may find it difficult to perform a standard pushup, but there are variations you can use to build strength and eventually work your way up to performing standard pushups. The basic pushup position … [Read more...]
