Push Ups With Feet Elevated

What is Push-Ups with Feet Elevated? Push-ups with feet elevated is a challenging variation of the traditional push-up exercise where the feet are elevated on a platform, such as a bench or box. This modification increases the level of difficulty by placing more emphasis on the upper chest, shoulders, and triceps muscles.

Tutorial

1. Start by placing your hands shoulder-width apart on the floor and your feet on a raised platform.
2. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels, engage your core, and maintain a neutral spine.
3. Lower your chest towards the floor by bending your elbows while keeping them close to your body.
4. Push yourself back up to the starting position by extending your arms.
5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

• Arching the lower back: Keep your core engaged to maintain a straight body line.

• Flaring the elbows: Keep your elbows close to your body to prevent unnecessary strain on the shoulders. - Dropping the hips: Avoid sagging or piking your hips to maintain proper form and engage the core effectively.

Tips for Better Results

• Focus on controlled movements to maximize muscle engagement.

• Adjust the height of the platform to increase or decrease the difficulty based on your fitness level. - Maintain proper breathing throughout the exercise - inhale as you lower your body and exhale as you push back up.

Muscles Worked

• Chest (pectoralis major) - Shoulders (deltoids) - Triceps - Core (rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis)