Exercise 4: Push-Ups

This exercise works the core, arms and shoulders. Core muscles include pelvic floor, abdominals, back and hip muscles. These deeper muscles are not normally see .

Tip: Use of push up bars takes the stress off the wrist joints and increases the range of movement.

Beginner – Modified push ups: 5 – 10 reps x 2 sets Intermediate – Regular push ups or a combination of regular and modified: 10 – 12 reps x 2 sets