How To Do More Push Ups
How To Do More Push Ups?
Today, we're going to address an exercise that everyone practices: push-ups.
I see a lot of people doing them wrong. Proper form and strength are essential for mastering this basic movement.
So, I want to share four exercises that will help you build the necessary strength and improve your push-up technique.
Let's dive in:
- Knee Push-Ups: Knee push-ups are a fundamental exercise that can help you build the required strength for full push-ups. Start in a plank position, then lower yourself down onto your knees and push back up. The focus here is on the negative portion of the movement, which will strengthen your triceps and chest. Work on controlling the descent and using your knees to assist you back up.
- Knee Push-Ups with Paused Reps: If you're still struggling with proper form even with knee push-ups, this exercise is for you. Perform knee push-ups as before, but this time, add a pause at the bottom and in the middle of the...
2 Move Variations for Strong Shoulders (Videos)
2 Move Variations for Strong Shoulders!
You probably heard me say that strong shoulders are important.
Because they are essential! So today we are diving in 2 movement variations to get your shoulders very strong and stable.
Make sure to warm up efficiently before you start!
1. The Pike Push Up
You may know and or use this movement, but here is a particular adjustment you have to make if needed: lean forward before you start bending your elbows. This will allow you to recruit your pec-minor and the upper part of the pec major muscle group to support your shoulders, specially at the bottom of the push up.
Push back up straight!
2. The Elevated Pike Push up
Once you are comfortable with pike push ups, use anything to elevate your feet (chair, bench, yoga blocks....) and perform the pike push up from there.
Elevating your feet helps put more relative weight on your upper chest and shoulder area.
The higher your feet are, the harder the pike push will be....
3 Calisthenics Exercises To Get Strong and Healthy Shoulders
3 Calisthenics Exercises To Get Strong and Healthy Shoulders!
Today, we're going to dive into an essential topic: building strong shoulders.
Strong shoulders are crucial for overall upper body strength and contribute significantly to your overall body strength. So, let's take some time to discuss the key factors that will help you develop robust and powerful shoulders.
To kick things off, we'll start with a mobility drill called the Shoulder Dislocates with a stick. This drill is designed to improve shoulder mobility and ensure that you can achieve full range of motion. Lack of mobility often restricts people's ability to fully express their shoulder strength, leading to less than satisfactory results.
For this exercise, all you need is a stick or a broom. Stand straight and hold the stick it front of you with a grip wider than shoulder-width. The goal is to move the stick behind you and as low as possible, while rolling your shoulder blades and engaging your...
3 Movements For a Full Body Calisthenics Workout. No Equipment.
3 Movements For a Full Body Calisthenics Workout. No Equipment.
Today, I want to discuss three great movements that provide simultaneous upper body and lower body action.
These exercises are not only good for cardio, mobility, coordination, and strength, but they also deliver a well-rounded workout when incorporated into your fitness routine.
Let's start with the spider push-up. It's a classic variation where you bring your knee to your elbow with each repetition, alternating legs each time. Here's how it's done: as you lower yourself down, bring your knee to your elbow, ensuring a strong connection. This engagement is crucial for maximum core activation. Keep your core tucked in and your shoulders protracted while performing the movement. Avoid arching your back or letting it sag. Keep your foot grounded firmly to maintain balance when lifting one leg. Remember to switch legs for every repetition. When viewed from the front, you should notice that your elbows remain close to your...
6 Calisthenics Push Ups For Chest And Triceps
6 Calisthenics Push Ups For Chest And Triceps!
Here are 6 push ups variations that will help you target the chest and triceps at home.
These home chest and triceps workout sets are good for intermediate calisthenics practitioners.
You can also use them if you are an "advanced" beginner and want to break a plateau in your push up training.
There are a lot of different push ups and this selection is an introduction to more. This is made to trigger more angles and add variations to your traditional push up routine.
Use these alternatives in your workout sets. You can also add isometric holds at the end of each set. Calisthenics allow us to train at any level so this bodyweight chest workout without equipment can be used by everyone.
1/ Neutral grip, fist push ups: doing push ups with your fists closed helps building forearm strength along with more direct impact on the triceps and chest. We are pushing with less surface than the palm of the hand so this adds an extra...
My Favorite Push ups!
My Favorite Push ups!
Push ups are one of my favorite movements.
You can do them anywhere. They can become infinitely hard.
My favorite ones are the superman push ups!
They are really fun, and give you a good bang for your buck.
I like to end some sessions with a few sets to finish strong.
Here are some of my favorite explosive push ups!
While I have fun performing those sets, I also put a lot of focus on practicing foundation push ups such as the classic version, the pike push up and decline push ups (various angles), and more!
Foundation work is key!
Nicolas
Take Your Push Ups To The Next Level
Take Your Push Ups To The Next Level!
The push up is the most famous calisthenics exercise in the world.
Everybody has tried one.
In this video, I am going to show you how to take your push ups to the next level with explosive push ups.
These are 4 different full body techniques to strengthen and tone your chest, triceps, core, and more!
It goes without saying that you have to master the classic push up first.
You need to be able to do sets of 30+ reps with ease, before you move on to the explosive ones.
Let's go!
How To Build Core Strength With Calisthenics Push Ups
How To Build Core Strength With Calisthenics Push Ups!
Push ups are one of the most iconic calisthenics movement yet most people do them wrong.
Many of them actually lack core strength to perform proper push ups.
So today we'll dive into 3 movements to build the core-chest connection.
Each sequence will trigger different angles of attack for the chest and core. This will build solid form and make you gain mobility in the process.
These movements are part of the new Yogasthenics program available to all OnlineCalisthenics members.
Let's go!
How To Get Rid Of Weak Shoulders With Calisthenics
How To Get Rid Of Weak Shoulders With Calisthenics!
Our shoulders are the number one limiting factor, when it comes to upper body strength and skills.
And push ups are a great way to address that!
In this video, I am breaking down 3 moves that are great to work on mobility, strength and explosivity.
This will target both your chest and shoulders.
Here are some great mobility calisthenics exercises to do along with these push ups.
It comes down to mastering your shoulder blades, and these techniques will be a game changer to include in your current routine.
Let's get it!
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How To Get Instantly Better At Push Ups
How To Get Instantly Better At Push Ups!
Push ups are one of the most popular calisthenics movement, yet many people can't really do them properly.
So in this video I'm going to show you 4 push up variations that are going to make you better at it.
These movements are great for beginners, but it's also a good way to refine your technique or add training volume to your current workout, if you have already been training.
By breaking down the push up in different segments and focusing on details, you will build strength through your entire muscle chain, much needed to perform proper push ups.
Next time you work on your push ups, pick at least two different exercises from the list and perform a pyramid workout from 1 to 10 repetitions for each movement.
Try all 4 of them in a row for a real boost!
And don't forget about pull ups!
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