Press Up – Come Down
This exercise strengthens the muscles around the shoulders, the posture muscles and the muscles of the torso.
Ability Level
Beginner/Intermediate
Fundamentals
- In a facedown position, maintain good posture throughout the exercise with shoulder blades drawn back and down.
- Activate your core with a GOOD drawing in of your navel to spine.
- In this position, you must be able to stabilize the entire body.
Execution
- Start in a plank position, the elbows and knees are on the ground, core is activated, buttocks are squeezed and shoulder blades are drawn back and down.
- Place one hand on the ground under the chest, and simultaneously push that arm straight as you place the other hand on the ground under the chest and push it straight.
- Return to the starting position by bending on elbow down to the ground, followed by the other.
- Ensure that your hips stay level throughout the movement.
Repetitions
1 set / 5 repetitions
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