Kneeling Push-ups
Start kneeling on the ground with your weight on your hands and knees. Focus on keeping your abs tight and your body as straight as possible from knees to shoulders. Stop if you feel pain in your back or if your low back cannot stay straight. Use your arms to push your body away from the floor until they are straight. Then lower yourself down slowly and repeat.
To increase the difficulty, move your hands forward (towards your head) and/or closer together. Having your hands closer together puts more emphasis on your triceps and other arm muscles. Perform up to 15 reps and breathe out when you are pushing away from the ground.
Option:
If this position is too difficult, you can perform a standing pushup. Stand facing a wall, with your body about arms length from the wall. Have your hands on the wall. Bend your elbows so that your body moves towards the wall. The further your feet are from the wall, the tougher the exercise becomes.
Safety Note: Push-ups can be hard on the wrists, so if they feel uncomfortable, you can use a different hand position. A common change is to perform push-ups on your knuckles instead of having your hand flat on the ground. A more advanced option is to perform them on your finger tips, but this is tough on the fingers. You can also use padding, such as a towel to make them more comfortable. Use whatever option feels best to you.
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