Deep Push-up

Muscles involved

Chest

How to do it

1. Start in a high plank position with your hands placed on the floor directly under your shoulders, but slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. 2. Lower your chest towards the floor, allowing your elbows to flare out at about a 45-degree angle, until your chest is just above the ground. 3. Pause at the bottom of the push-up, feeling a stretch in your chest. 4. Press through your palms to push your body back up to the starting plank position.

Equipment required

Peso corporal

Muscles worked

MaleFemale

Pectoralis major sternal head

Tips

- Maintain a straight line from your head to your heels; do not sag your hips. - Lower your chest all the way to the floor (or as deep as possible) for a full stretch. - Squeeze your chest and triceps at the top of the movement. - Keep your shoulder blades retracted and stable to protect your shoulders.

Difficulty