Supported Press Up

This is a good exercise for beginners, or for persons with lower limb injuries.

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Use the step box to support part of your body weight. The higher up the step, in relation to your body, then the easier the exercise.

Keep your hands facing forward with your wrists underneath your shoulders. Allow your elbows to follow a natural movement, out to the side. 

Lower yourself down towards the floor in a smooth controlled manor, ideally 2 inches away from the floor, however work within your limits.

Arching of the spine and forcing your bottom into the air should be avoided.

Can be performed in numerous styles to work different parts of your upper body, Normal / Wide / Staggered / 1 Arm raised / Elbows tucked in / Close arm / Pulsing / Both arms raised.