Elevated Push-Up
Elevated Push-Ups: Easier than floor push-ups, this exercise builds chest and arm strength. Great for beginners!
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
Place two sturdy low blocks slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. They must support your weight without sliding or tipping; roughly four inches of elevation is a useful starting point.
Put your palms flat on the blocks with your fingers comfortably spread. Step your feet back onto your toes and straighten your knees.
Brace your abdominals and glutes to hold a straight line through your legs and torso. Keep your neck comfortable and your gaze slightly ahead of your hands.
Bend your elbows and lower your chest between the blocks under control. Let your elbows angle naturally away from your sides without forcing them to flare.
Descend until your chest passes slightly below hand height within a comfortable shoulder range. Keep your hips aligned with your torso rather than sagging or lifting them.
Press through your palms to raise your chest and hips together, returning to straight arms. Let your shoulder blades move naturally throughout the repetition.
Repeat with control. Use a comfortable depth and stop if you feel joint pain; do not force a deeper stretch simply because the blocks allow it.