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.