Push-ups are an advanced exercise. Sometimes we don't have the ab strength, shoulder mobility, shoulder strength or arm strength to perform a push-up. These 5 progressions will give your body tools to eventually perform a standard pushup. We start with core stability, add shoulder strength, then work through different ranges of motion to get the most out of this FANTASTIC exercise:
#1 Quadruped Scapular Retraction
#2 Core Stabilization Quad to Plank
#3 Bear Walk
#4 Woodpecker Push-Up
#5 Modified Push-Up from floor
I use these for my kids too! Pushups are an advanced exercise – but a WONDERFUL exercise.
Yoga Sculpt is a class that incorporates yoga flow and toning exercises using free weights. This particular class focuses on upper body strength.
Equipment needed: yoga mat, weights
Yoga Sculpt is a class that incorporates yoga flow and toning exercises using free weights. This particular class focuses on lower body strength.
Equipment needed: yoga mat, weights
Lunges are a great exercise because they are a compound exercise working multiple muscles and multiple joints. But for some this can cause knee pain. The culprit could be improper alignment, weak glutes or weak quadriceps. Try any of these 7 different exercises to see what works best for you. The...
