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

Hate doing push ups? 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.

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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 about 3 feet away from the wall
  
• Place hands slightly wider than shoulders at chest level
  
• Keep body straight throughout the exercise
  
• Lean forward until elbows are 90 degrees then push back to starting position

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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
  

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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