Hands Raised Press Ups

 

Keep your hands facing forward with your hands placed upon a raised secure step box. The higher the step box the easier the exercise.

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aim to keep your straight throughout lower your chest down to the bench


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

Can be worked in a variety of hand positions such normal, wide or close arm.

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

Make sure the bench is secure, with your hands firmly in place, when working on it.

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

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