Tag: Bodyweight Exercise

Virtual Fitness: The Correct Way To Do A Push-Up

March 8, 2022
The Push-Up is a bodyweight strength training exercise that works the chest, front shoulders (anterior deltoids), and posterior upper arms (triceps). The exercise is suitable for a strong beginner.
INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Assume a push up position with the body in a straight line from head to heel, feet hip to shoulder width and hands 1.5-2x shoulder width. Brace the core and tighten the glutes. Press away from the floor to prevent the shoulder blades from winging.

Step 2: Lower the chest toward the floor through a maximum range of motion until the chest is a few inches off the floor or shoulders have reached elbow depth.

Step 3: Reverse the pattern and return to starting position.

Step 4: Repeat. Maintain posture throughout. Keep the shoulders from elevating or rounding. Do not let the back round or arch or the hips sag or pike. Avoid letting the head jut forward.

MODIFICATION: Do the Modified Push-Up >link<, or the Incline Wall Push-Up >link> if the full Push-Up is too difficult.

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Virtual Fitness: How To Do A Modified Push-Up

March 7, 2022
The Modified Push-Up is a bodyweight strength training exercise that works the chest, shoulders, and posterior upper arms (triceps). The exercise is suitable for beginners.
INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Assume a push up position on the knees with the body in a straight line from head to knee, feet/knees hip to shoulder width and hands 1.5-2x shoulder width. Brace the core and tighten the glutes. Press away from the floor to prevent the shoulder blades from winging.

Step 2: Lower the chest toward the floor through a maximum range of motion until the chest is a few inches off the floor or shoulders have reached elbow depth.

Step 4: Repeat. Maintain posture throughout. Keep the shoulders from elevating or rounding. Do not let the back round or arch or the hips sag or pike. Avoid letting the head jut forward.

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Virtual Fitness: How To Do An Abdominal Strength Combo

February 22, 2022
Abdominal Combo Works The Obliques And Six Pack Abs
ABDOMINAL COMBO is a three part bodyweight exercise that targets the oblique abdominals, the six pack abs, front shoulders, and front thighs. The exercise begins with a diagonal move, and then a straight upward move, and then returns to a diagonal move on the opposite side.
INSTRUCTIONS: Part One – Bring chin toward chest and curl up while reaching right hand toward left foot. Perform 8-10 repetitions. Part Two – Change the exercise by lifting both hands toward your feet performing 8-10 repetitions. Part Three – Change the exercise again, by reaching your left hand toward your right foot. Perform 8-10 repetitions.
VARIATION: to increase the workload, use ankle weights. MODIFICATION: Do fewer repetitions.

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Virtual Fitness: How To Do A Buddy Squat

February 6, 2022
The Basic Buddy Squat is a no-equipmet, strength training exercise you can do just about anywhere.
Exercising At Home With A Buddy Provides Motivation And Fun
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INSTRUCTIONS: This is a basic squat with a partner. The move is the same as if you are about to sit down on a chair, but only go down half way. For more about squatting click this >link<and this >link<.
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TARGET MUSCLES: Front and back of thighs (quadriceps, hamstrings), calves, backside (gluteus maximus).

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Virtual Fitness: How To Do A Side Lying Hip Lift

January 11, 2022

The Side Lying Hip Lift is a bodyweight exercise that strengthens the outer hip.
Only the top leg moves during the exercise. The ability to maintain a steady upper body, also strengthens the core muscles. Shoulders remain in place.
Modification: If you wobble during the exercise, or if your shoulders rise up, bend the bottom knee into a 90 degree angle. 3) Lean against a wall.

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider