FITNESS HOME WORK. The Plank Push Up combination is a great exercise double set or super set because it works so many muscles in the upper and core areas. Try to do 30 seconds plank followed immediately with 10 push ups. If you struggle to do push ups with strict technique do them with your knees on the floor but make sure your weight is over your shoulders. Try and do this every day or a minimum of 3 days this coming week. Show you have done this by getting someone to record it and post it on face book? Good luck. Glyn Amos Why PLANK? You may think that the core muscles are only the ones in your stomach. In fact, the core is made up of all the muscles that connect the upper and lower body, including those of the stomach, lower back, hips and buttocks. These muscles are essential for supporting the spine, aiding good posture, and almost every movement. By strengthening core muscles you will not only be on a fast track to a flatter stomach but will also improve the effectiveness of any exercise you do. The plank is one of the best exercises because it tightens the deepest core muscles. It’s a static exercise where you use your arms to raise yourself off the floor and hold the whole body straight and rigid, like a plank of wood. You can do it anywhere, you don’t need any equipment and it only takes 30 seconds (literally). What’s more, it is more effective than sit-ups and crunches because these work only the superficial abdominal muscles. Why PUSH UPS. The push up may just be the perfect total body exercise that builds both upper body and core strength. Done properly, it is a compound exercise that uses muscles in the chest, shoulders, triceps, back, abs and even the legs. How to Do a Perfect Push Up • Get on the floor and position your hands slightly wider than your shoulders. • Raise up onto your toes so you are balanced on your hands and toes. • Keep your body in a straight line from head to toe without sagging in the middle or arching your back. • Your feet can be close together or a bit wider depending upon what is most comfortable for you. • Before you begin any movement, contract your abs and tighten your core by pulling your belly button toward your spine. • Keep a tight core throughout the entire push up. No body is more important than your body. Stay fit and happy. Oxygym Fitness Club We are the Fitter People.
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