Wide Push-Up

1. Starting Position:

   • Stand facing a wall or a sturdy horizontal surface.

   • Position your feet shoulder-width apart.

   • Place your hands on the wall or surface, with your arms extended. Your hands should be wider than shoulder-width apart.

2. Body Alignment:

   • Keep your body straight from head to heels. Avoid arching your back or letting your hips sag.

   • Engage your core by tightening your abdominal muscles.

3. Lowering Phase:

   • Inhale as you bend your elbows and lower your chest towards the wall or surface.

   • Keep your elbows flared out to the sides.

   • Lower yourself until your chest is almost touching the wall or surface.

4. Pushing Phase:

   • Exhale as you push through your palms to return to the starting position.

   • Straighten your arms while maintaining your body alignment.

5. Repetitions:

   • Aim for 8-12 repetitions to begin with. Rest for 30 seconds and repeat for 2-3 sets.

   • As you build strength, you can increase the number of repetitions or sets.

Tips:

• Keep your movements controlled to avoid injury.

• Ensure your head is aligned with your spine throughout the exercise.

• If you find the wide push-up challenging, modify by doing it against a wall instead of the floor.