Push “Downs” to Develop Upper Body & Core Strength
Push ups are a difficult exercise for many women and as a result, they’re often not a part of many workout routines, despite their effectiveness in strengthening upper body and core muscles so effectively.
The push down is a way to build this strength so you can do push ups with good form and reap all of their benefits.
The video below demonstrates both bent knee and straight leg push down form.
The main difference between a push up and a push down is that you are only focusing on resisting gravity as you lower your body to the ground. You get up any way that feels good to your body until the push downs start to feel easy.
As you keep working on them, you’ll start feeling stronger and will be developing more strength in your chest, front shoulders, triceps, and core muscles.
In you stick with it, you will progress from:
bent knee push downs, to
straight leg push downs, to
bent knee push ups, to
straight leg push downs with a bent knee push up, and finally to
a full straight leg push up with great form.
As with all exercises, there should be no pain in any of your joints. If you experience pain, stop immediately and consult with your doctor if the pain persists.
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