Push-Up

Difficulty: Intermediate

The push-up is a common exercise that strengthens primarily the arms and chest, but also the shoulders and abs.

	Step 1 - Start Start facing the floor supporting your body with your hands and the balls of your feet. Use your butt and ab muscles to keep your body as flat as possible. Don't stick your butt in the air or arch your back. If this position is too difficult, you can instead do this exercise supporting your body from your knees, again, keeping your butt and back flat.
	Step 2 - Lower your body Using your arms, lower your body until your chest is about an inch from the ground or mat.
	Step 3 - Raise your body to the Starting Position Using your arms, push your body back up to the starting position. Repeat and vary the placement of your hands to focus on different muscles.

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