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.
We spend ~20-40 minutes exercising, but the other 600 minutes a day are even more important. If you spend a lot of time sitting in a chair, these six stretches are for you!
Six mobility moves to wake-up your body!
For those days you just don't feel like it! This 6 minute power-workout is enough to get the blood flowin' and endorphins goin'. I live by my 5-minute rule. Usually 5 minutes in I am willing to do more! No equipment needed.
