Push-up ► push up

Individual work

Push-up position on the balance board, one leg stretched out (in extension of the body) and one leg bent (kneeling) on the floor, arms bent and stretched (upper body lowered and raised).

Attention:
No hollow back, actively tense the torso. Elbows bent approx. 45 degrees from the upper body ("A" shape with the arms), shoulders are fixed and pressed down towards the hips.

Lighten:
Both legs bent on the floor (kneeling).

Harder:
Both legs stretched out in extension of the body (standing on the tips of the feet); additional weight on the back; unstable base for the legs too.

Variant:
Vary the position of the hands/arms (e.g. wide, narrow, together).

1 balance board incl. roller

1 weight vest/weight disc/sandbag ► to make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
1 ball/balance cushion/(additional) balance board ► to make the exercise more difficult (unstable base)