Pushups
Courtesy of Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
www.TurbulenceTraining.com
Exercise Data
| Main Muscle Worked: | Chest |
| Other Muscles Worked: | Triceps, Shoulders, Abs |
| Equipment: | None |
| Mechanics Type: | Compound |
Tips
Keep the abs braced and body in a straight line from toes to shoulders.
Place the hands on the floor slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Slowly lower yourself down until you are 2 inches off the ground.
Push through your chest, shoulders and triceps to return to the start position.
Keep your body in a straight line at all times.
Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men's Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the Turbulence Training workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit www.TurbulenceTraining.com.
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