Weekend Workout: Push-Up Variations


Updated 04/16/11 3:10 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Three Push-Up Variations

Who doesn't want sexy, sculpted arms, shoulders, and an upper back they're proud to bare? Push-ups are one exercise sure to give you the results you're after. Although basic push-ups are effective, there's no need to keep it simple. Try these three variations to work your upper body in new and challenging ways. If these push-ups are too difficult to do with your legs straight, rest your knees on Read more

Rise Up to the Challenge: 5 Push-Up Variations


Updated 10/18/10 7:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pictures of Push-Up Variations

If you're looking for lean, toned arms, you need to make push-ups your number one friend. You'll be so glad you did, too. A push-up is a move that requires no equipment, but pays off in big ways — namely, a strong upper body. To make workouts more challenging, I am all about variety, especially with push-ups! Changing up the classic move will make things more exciting and work muscles you might Read more

Weekend Workout: Biceps, Triceps, and Deltoids


Updated 10/10/11 4:06 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Weekend Workout: Biceps, Triceps, and Deltoids

The cooling temperatures might mean the end of tank top season, but don't give up your arm work. Give this strength-training routine a whirl to work your biceps, triceps, and deltoids. You'll need a resistance band, a set of dumbbells, and a mat. I recommend doing two to three sets of 10 to 15 reps of all three exercises. Resistance Band Hammer Curls Balancing Tricep Kickback Bent Read more

Shoulder Shaping Strength Training Routine


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Strength Training Routine For Shoulders

It's never too late to sculpt sexy shoulders, so here's a routine devoted especially to that area. Grab a set of dumbbells and go through this sequence once. Be sure to rest between exercises if you need to give your shoulder muscles a break. Source: Thinkstock Read more

Pick Your Push-Up


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

5 Push-Ups and Their Benefits

If you want to strengthen your arms and build definition in your upper body and back, then drop and give me 20. Yep, I'm talking push-ups. This simple exercise is also one of the most effective. Changing up the kind of push-ups you do will target different areas of your arms and back. To learn which types of push-ups tone which parts of your body, start the slildeshow. Read more

Push-Up Variation: Add In a Superman


Updated 08/12/09 8:19 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Video of Superman Push-Up

Push-ups strengthen your upper body, and here's a variation that will also work the muscles in your back — just add in another no equipment necessary move, the superman. Music: "Two of Us" by Aimee Mann and Michael Penn To learn how to do this exercise, read more Read more

Push-Up Variation: Elevated Push-Up


Updated 10/28/11 5:55 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Push-Up Variation: Elevated Push-Up

If you're looking to tone up your upper body for the Summer, you've got to become friends with the push-up. There are so many variations to isolate certain muscle groups, and make your push-ups more exciting and challenging. Here's another variation to try. You'll need one block or dumbbell for this one. Push-Up Variation: Elevated Push-Up from FitSugar on Vimeo. "Beautiful Dawn" by The Wailin' Read more

Push-Up Variation: Grasshopper Push-Up


Updated 10/28/11 6:13 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Push-Up Variation: Grasshopper Push-Up

To tone up your upper body for strapless dress and tank top season, push-ups are my favorite. I love that you don't need any equipment to do them, and they're so effective that it only takes a few reps before you start feeling it. Here's a challenging variation that will also increase flexibility in your lower back. Get Flash to see this player. var so3092128 = new Read more

Try It: Triple Clap Push-Up


Updated 01/13/10 1:43 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Try It: Triple Clap Push-Up

Push-ups are the one exercise I always try to do when strength training. How about you? You only need to do a few and already you start to feel it in your upper arms and back. There are some great variations such as the T Push-Up, One Elbow In, One Elbow Out, and Chair Push-Ups. Tired of those and looking to try something new? Then give this Triple Clap Push-Up a whirl. Yeah, OK, maybe your Read more

Home Work: Stand on the Wall


Updated 12/28/08 9:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Home Work: Stand on the Wall

I find it exhilarating to get a new perspective on the world, especially on days when I am feeling a little low energy. Going upside down is great fun and it builds your shoulder, upper back, and arm strength. Inversions can be a little tricky, but this handstand variation takes advantage of the stability provided by a wall. For more detailed instructions and how not to do this Read more