Alternating Push-Up

Step 1

Place your RIGHT hand on the floor and LEFT hand on a medicine ball slightly further than shoulder width apart. Position both feet together behind you, resting on the balls of your feet. This is your starting position.

Step 2

Whilst maintaining a straight back and stabilising through your abdominals, bend your elbows and lower your torso towards the floor until your RIGHT arm form a 90 degree angle.

Step 3

Push through your chest and extend your arms to lift your body back into starting position.

Step 4

Gently roll the medicine ball along the floor towards your right hand. Place your LEFT hand on the floor and RIGHT hand on the medicine ball.

Step 5

Whilst maintaining a straight back and stabilising through your abdominals, bend your elbows and lower your torso towards the floor until your LEFT arm form a 90 degree angle.

Step 6

Push through your chest and extend your arms to lift your body back into starting position. Continue alternating between right and left for the specified number of repetitions.

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