Push-up ► decline push up

Individual work

Push-up position with your feet on a raised surface, bend and stretch your arms (lower and raise your upper body).

Attention:
No hollow back, elbows bent at an angle of approx. 45° from the upper body ("A" shape with the arms), shoulders fixed and pulled down towards the hips.

Lighten:
Support yourself in place (without bending and stretching your arms); lower your upper body less; place a lower support or legs on the floor.

Harden:
Additional weight (on the shoulders); unstable support for the arms.

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

1 raised surface (e.g. indoor: long bench, vaulting box element; outdoor: tyre, wall)

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