Push-Up Exercise
Push-ups are an essential exercise that helps slim down the body, especially the abdominal and shoulder areas, for those looking to build arm and shoulder muscles.
How to Perform the Exercise:
1. Positioning: Lie face down on the ground, focusing your weight on your chest.
2. Hand Placement: Place your palms on the ground, shoulder-width apart.
3. Movement: Start pushing yourself up using your arms, supporting your weight on your hands while keeping your body in a straight line from your head to your heels (straight line position). Engage your core to maintain hip alignment.
Benefits of Push-Ups:
_ Strengthens the chest muscles.
_ Increases heart muscle strength.
_ Strengthens the triceps.
_ Strengthens the forearm and wrist muscles.
_ Strengthens shoulder muscles.
_ Strengthens the core and lower back muscles.
_ Strengthens abdominal muscles.
_ Enhances nerve function.
_ Increases overall resilience.
_ Gives the body an attractive, toned appearance.
_ Reduces tension in muscle tendons.
_ Boosts blood circulation.
_ Helps eliminate excess fat and body weight.