Box Push Up

This is an excellent exercise for beginners wishing to improve upper body muscle tone. Because the weight of your legs and lower body are supported, there is only your upper body weight placed upon your arms.

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Place your hands underneath your shoulders with fingers facing forward. 

Your knees and feet should be resting on the floor, ideally on an exercise mat. You should aim to make a box shape with your arms, trunk, thighs and the floor.

Bend at your elbows, lowering your chest down, no lower than 2 inches from the floor. Aim to make a right angle with your arms, however stay within your own limits.

Keep a straight line through your spine, avoid forcing your bottom into the air, and also arching of the back. The rhythm should be smooth, throughout the exercise.

Can be performed in the following styles, Arms Raised / Normal / Wide / Staggered / 1 Arm Raised / Elbows Tucked in / Close Arm / Pulsing.