TRICEP PUSH UP

Muscles Trained :
Triceps, Pectoralis Major, and Anterior Deltoid

Joint Actions :
Shoulder Horizontal Adduction, Elbow Extension

Instructions :

1. Place hands flat on the floor shoulder width apart.
2. Place feet on the floor.
3. Extend (straighten) arms and keep body flat.
4. To begin the movement, lower the body towards the ground by flexing (bending) the elbows.
5. Inhale throughout the downward movement phase.
6. Keep elbows close to the side of the body.
7. Continue to lower the body until the nose touches the floor.
8. Press upwards by extending (straightening) the elbows while keeping the body straight.
9. Exhale throughout the upward movement phase.
10. Repeat the movement for desired number of repetitions.

Variations :

None.

Common Mistakes :

1. Flexing (bending) or extending (sinking) the back throughout the movement instead of keeping the body straight.
2. Letting the elbows point outward throughout the movement instead of keeping them close to the body.

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