Some quality pushup work is what you need today!
Pushup negatives are doable even if you aren’t comfortable with full pushups yet. Pushup negatives are a great way to work chest, arms, abs and core. Try these and let me know how they go!
- position your hands under your chest and slightly wider than your shoulders
- elbows should be slightly tucked, not directly out from your shoulders
- squeeze your armpits (lats) so your shoulders stay out of your ears and your back doesn’t sag
- squeeze your glutes and legs
- bend your elbows to bring your chest to the floor and then push the floor away from you
- keep your head a natural extension of your spine and don’t reach your nose toward the floor
- control your descent, going as slow as you’d like
- try to touch the ground in a straight line, not like a worm
- you can push up from your knees
Aim for 5-8 today, taking as much time as you need. These are tough, but so are you!
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