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Pushups

Pushups are still one of the best upper body exercises you can perform. Done properly they engage the core to stabilize the body as it goes through the up and down movement. Pushups can be done in a variety of ways to either make them easier or harder than the classic pushup position. With each new position your body has to adjust to the new joint angles therefore requiring the muscles to adjust somewhat differently. To get the benefits you need to do them right. Basic Pushup: To get started place your hands on the ground shoulder-width apart.  Your hips should be in line with the shoulders, head level, not looking down. Slowly lower yourself until your chin touches the ground. If your chin touches the ground, this will ensure proper neck alignment. Slowly push back up ensuring your hips and shoulders move as one. The shoulders should not rise first with the hips lagging behind. More advanced versions include: Offset your hands in asymmetrical positions or with one hand on a low step and one hand on the ground Perform with one leg raised off the ground Perform with feet/foot on stability ball Less advance versions include: Performing on Smith Machine with body at 45 degree angle to floor as opposed to parallel Perform in modified kneeling position

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