Texas Rangers Strength & Conditioning

Upper Body Exercises

Upper Body Exercises

Push Up

The push up may be the perfect total body exercise that builds both upper body and core strength. When performed properly, it is a compound exercise  that uses muscles in the chest, shoulders, triceps, back, abs and even the legs. 

Mechanics

  • Start in a front support position, with your feet together, toes curled under and hands shoulder-width apart and under your shoulders.
  • Keep your body in a straight line from head to toe without sagging in the middle or arching your back. 
  • Set your abs and keep them tight throughout the movement.
  • Inhale as you slowly bend your elbows and lower yourself until your elbows are at a 90 degree angle and you chest almost touches the floor.
  • Exhale as as you begin pushing back up to the start position.
  • Don’t lock out the elbows; keep them slightly bent.
  • Repeat for as many repetitions as your workout routine requires. 
  • For variety, perform the exercise with your hands on a balance board or stability ball.
  • To make the exercise harder do the exercise while wearing a weight vest.
  • You can also perform a decline push-up with feet on a bench for more intensity or feet on a stability ball for increased intensity.

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