Push-Ups as Simple as 1,2,3... (Plus an 8-week plan)

Hate doing push ups?
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Then you are missing out on great benefits like building strong upper body muscles, toning your arms and shoulders, building endurance, plus this exercise can be completed anywhere and did I mention FREE?

The below illustration will help you start with simple, easy-to-follow push ups, then progress into more challenging form, and then finally you will be introduced to the standard full-body push ups.

There is a printer-friendly version attached for your convenience.

Warning: This information contained herein is not intended as a substitute for a medical advice. Always consult your physician before starting this or any exercise program. Especially if you have prior injuries in the shoulders or the neck.

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Wall Push Ups

Intensity: Easy
Instructions: 

• Stand 3 feet from the wall
  
• Place hands at chest level, slightly wider than shoulders
  
• Keep your body straight
  
• Lean forward to 90-degree elbows, then push back
  

Modified Push Ups

Intensity: Intermediate
Instructions:

• Rest on knees
• Place hands slightly wider than shoulders at chest level
• Keep body straight throughout the exercise
• Lower the entire body down until elbows are 90 degrees then push back to starting position

Regular Push Ups

Intensity: Hard
Instructions:

• Place hands slightly wider than shoulders at chest level on the floor
• Keep body straight throughout the exercise
• Lower the entire body down until elbows are 90 degrees then push back to starting position

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Happy & Healthy Training!

Your Trainer,
Rami