Fitness

Get the best of POPSUGAR
Fitness — in your inbox!

Help us customize your newsletter by selecting your interests (optional):

Strength Training Yoga Working Out Running

Variations of Push-Ups

14 Ways to Push Your Push-Ups

October 28, 2011

<a href="http:/... Elbow In, One Elbow Out</a>

Variations of Push-Ups

6 / 17

by POPSUGAR Fitness 1

One Elbow In, One Elbow Out

Begin in a top of a push-up position (plank), either with your legs straight out (traditional), or with your knees resting on the floor (modified). Your hands should be directly under your shoulders.
Step your right hand out a few inches. When you lower down, your left elbow should bend straight back, brushing the side of your body, and your right elbow should bend out to the side. Yes, you should feel this more in your left shoulder. Then straighten your arms.
This counts as one repetition. Complete five to 10 with the left elbow in, and then five to 10 more with the right elbow in.

6 / 17

by POPSUGAR Fitness 1

One Elbow In, One Elbow Out

Begin in a top of a push-up position (plank), either with your legs straight out (traditional), or with your knees resting on the floor (modified). Your hands should be directly under your shoulders.
Step your right hand out a few inches. When you lower down, your left elbow should bend straight back, brushing the side of your body, and your right elbow should bend out to the side. Yes, you should feel this more in your left shoulder. Then straighten your arms.
This counts as one repetition. Complete five to 10 with the left elbow in, and then five to 10 more with the right elbow in.

‹ Back to Homepage

popsugar live!

Watch POPSUGAR LIVE! Now

NOW

Watch POPSUGAR LIVE! Now

Fitness Strength Training Push-up Variations Push-ups

1 Comment

darkoblivion 3 years

Hands down, push-ups are the best upper body exercise out there!