Push-up ► push up

Individual work

Push-up position on the balance board, both legs stretched out in extension of the body (standing on the toes), 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); one leg bent (kneeling) on the floor.

Harder:
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)