Friday, December 21, 2012
Purpose of the exercise :Everyone already practiced this resistance exercise at least once, it is a classic that can work across the bust.
Targeted muscles :
It seeks primarily the pectoralis major, anterior deltoid and triceps. Other muscles involved to maintain balance including abdominals.
Running the exercise :
Starting position on the ground, hands spacing greater than the width of the shoulders. The bust down to an almost ground with the head, keeping the abs on. Return to the starting position.
Respiration :
Inhale while lowering and exhale as you return to the starting position.
Safety instructions :
Keep the abdominals live during movement does not arch the lower back (cladding).
Alternatives :
Several variants of this resistance exercise are possible. It is possible to:
Ask the knee to the ground to make the exercise less difficult. If you are not able to do pushups, this trick will help exercise and you can later upgrade to normal.
Bringing hands to solicit more triceps and inner chest (sternal portion). Exercise is much more difficult and triceps are strained.
Elevate feet to bring more work on top of the chest. You can put your feet on a support
Perform the exercise with one arm away your thighs for balance. This version is particularly difficult because the weight then rests on one arm. Warm yourself with some long series of pumps before upgrading to an arm.
Other exercises for Chest :
