Classification
| Type | basic |
| Mechanics | compound |
| Direction | push |
| Equipment | mat |
| Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Put hands on mat below shoulders. Place feet on floor and keep body straight.Execution
Bend arms to lower body toward floor until elbows are flexed right-angled. Keep elbows close to body. Return, keep arms slightly flexed. Repeat.Variations / Comments
Keep body straight throughout motion.
Starting Position
Ending Position Muscles
| Target | Triceps Brachii |
| Synergist | Pectoralis Major, Sternal | Pectoralis Major, Clavicular | Deltoid, Anterior |
| Stabilizers | Rectus Abdominis | Obliques | Quadriceps | Biceps Brachii |
Front
Rear
