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Child Pose Push-Up

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Equipment

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The exercise combines the benefits of a push-up with elements of a child's pose stretch, targeting upper body and core muscles while promoting flexibility.

How to do it

  1. Start in a kneeling position with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  2. Lower your chest towards the ground while keeping elbows close to the body.
  3. Extend hips back towards heels, maintaining a fluid motion.
  4. Press through the palms to return to the starting position.
  5. Maintain a stable core throughout the movement.

Muscles worked

Primary Pectoralis Major Sternal Head Triceps Brachii

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Rectus Abdominis

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