Muscle Groups
- Abs and Core
- Chest
- Hips & Buttocks
- Legs
- Shoulders
- Triceps
Purposes
- Chest strength
- Front deltoids strength
- Triceps strength
- Abdominal strength
- Hip strength
Overview
Push ups with the feet elevated increase the resistance on the chest, shoulders, and triceps. Elevating the feet emphasizes the upper chest. If the hands are elevated, more emphasis is placed on the lower chest.
Description
- In a pushup position, balance on your hands and feet, with feet elevated on a step-box and hands placed wide.
- Keep your head, neck, and body aligned in a straight.
- Lower yourself as far as you can by bending your arms.
- Push back up to the top.
Mistakes
- Dropping the head
- Drooping the lower back
- Keeping the hips too low
- Keeping the hips up too high
