Adapt your desired press-up position, either a full press-up (as shown) or with your knees on the floor, as this method will place a workload on both your chest and tricep muscles.

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Keep your hands facing forward, shoulder width apart, with your wrists - elbows and shoulders, inline at the start of the movement.

Lower yourself down towards the floor in a smooth controlled manor, ideally 2 inches away from the floor, however work within your limits.

Avoid letting the elbows come away from your sides, as this is a good exercise for the triceps, as they are used in both the lowering under control phase, and to lift the body back up. If you allow your elbows to come out to the sides, then you will begin to work your chest muscles.

Arching of the spine and forcing your bottom into the air should be avoided.

Stretch and Warm Up before you commence any exercise and aim to finish with some good stretching to let your body and mind recover.

Look in the Circuit Exercises area for some great ways for you to design your own circuit routine at home.

Remember to record how many repetitions and sets you can perform, so that you will so how your getting fitter and stronger in all areas. Download your free PDF Record Sheet

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