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Course: FHP – Knowledge Movement Pattern: Press | horizontal Target: Pec Major Synergist(s): Deltoids (Anterior), Triceps
Exercise
Regressions: Progressions: Push Up

Equipment: Body Weight
Description:
  1. Assume a tall kneeling position with your hands on a bench, toes tucked, and knees under hips.
  2. Extend one leg at a time and assume a pushup position with the legs straight, elbows extended, and head in a neutral position looking at the floor.
  3. Slowly descend to the floor by retracting the shoulder blades and unlocking the elbows.
  4. Descend until your chest touches the bench.
  5. Push back to the starting point by extending the elbows and driving your palms into the floor.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Error(s): Not engaging core | Rounded lower back | Rounded shoulders
Spotting:
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