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Core Knowledge

Movements

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Push-Up

January 2, 2009

Starting Position

  • Push up position

Procedure

  • With your belly button drawn in, lower yourself to where your chest barely grazes the floor
  • Control as you push back up, holding your belly button in and pushing your sternum as far away from the floor as possible
  • Repeat for prescribed number of repetitions

Coaching Keys

  • Keep your body straight from ear to ankle

You Should Feel It

  • Working your chest, shoulders, and arms

Tags: Strength, Upper Body Push, Pillar strength, Shoulder, Abs, Arms, Chest

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