The "old school" Push up

Remember doing push ups in gym class?  It seemed that back then I could do a million!  Okay.....maybe not exactly a million.  I do recall though, that push ups were no big deal.  Today (many years later) I can do a decent number and I honestly like the move.  I like to challenge my body and this move challenges a good portion of it.  Your chest, shoulders, arms, abs, back and leg muscles are all working together to make this move happen.  And there are many variations to the standard push up to challenge your body even more.  But for today, lets just focus on “old school”. J

If you haven’t added the push up to your routine, I suggest you do.  The following is how to do a perfect push up.....or ten.....or twenty....or thirty.  I’m even attaching a picture for a visual effect!!  Enjoy!!

How to Do a Perfect Push Up

·         Get on the floor and position your hands slightly wider than your shoulders.

·         Raise your body up so you are balanced on your hands and toes.

·         Keep your body in a straight line from head to toe without sagging in the middle or arching your back.

·         Your feet can be close together or a bit wider depending upon what is most comfortable for you.

·         Before you begin any movement, contract your abs and tighten your core by pulling your belly button toward your spine.

·         Keep a tight core throughout the entire push up.

·         Inhale as you slowly bend your elbows and lower yourself until your elbows are at a 90 degree angle.

·         Exhale as you begin pushing back up to the start position

·         Don't lock out the elbows; keep them slightly bent.