The Band Push-Up
By Ashleigh Katzenmoyer
Start/Finish
Place your hands/arms wide to target the chest.
Place toes on the ground and place the hands forward about two to three feet in front of you, about shoulders width apart.
Straight
en your body making a straight line between your feet and shoulders.
Feet are together or up to 12 inches apart.
Keep abdomin tucked, glutes tight, head and eyes forward.
Assume a prone position on the floor or other hard surface that's able to support your body weight.
Wrap your thumbs around the both ends of the resistance band.
Place your hands under your shoulders with your palms on the ground.
Curl your toes upward (towards your head) so that the balls of your feet touch the ground.
Action
Slowly lower yourself until your chest is about to touch the ground. Your elbows should form a 90 degree angle.
Keep your head facing forward and the tip of your nose pointed directly at the ground.
Hold for one second and then push back up, your hands should be directly under your shoulders.
Keep the stomach tight and the body straight to avoid any lower back pain.
Exhale as you come away from the ground and inhale as you go down.
Continue the push until your arms are in a straight position.
Key points
1) The power for that push will inevitably come from your shoulders, chest, and triceps.
2) Do not let your hips sag because you are likely to develop back pain - keep the body straight and stomach tight.
3) Don't let your head hang down - keep your neck in line with your spine.
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