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Plank To Push Up

Plank to Push Up strengthens arms, core, and shoulders by combining two exercises: plank for core strength and stability, push up for upper body strength. Boosts cardiovascular fitness, muscle tone, and endurance.
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Plank To Push Up instructions
Step-by-step instructions
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Begin in a plank position with your forearms on the ground and your elbows directly under your shoulders.
2
Lift one elbow off the ground and place your hand, palm down, where your elbow was.
3
Push the other elbow off the ground and extend your arm so you are now in a push-up position.
4
Lower one elbow to the ground, followed by the other, returning to the plank position.
5
Repeat the process, alternating the lead arm each time. Be sure not to let your hips sway during the transition.
Begin in a plank position with your forearms on the ground and your elbows directly under your shoulders.
Lift one elbow off the ground and place your hand, palm down, where your elbow was.
Push the other elbow off the ground and extend your arm so you are now in a push-up position.
Lower one elbow to the ground, followed by the other, returning to the plank position.
Repeat the process, alternating the lead arm each time. Be sure not to let your hips sway during the transition.
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