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Prayer Push

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This isometric exercise involves bringing the palms together at chest level and applying force, mimicking a prayer posture. It primarily targets the chest muscles, enhancing their strength and endurance through maintained contraction. It's ideal for engaging the upper body without the need for equipment.

How to do it

  1. Stand upright with feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Bring your palms together at chest level, elbows out to the sides.
  3. Apply pressure by pushing your palms against each other.
  4. Hold the contraction for a set duration, maintaining steady breathing.
  5. Release and relax before repeating as needed.

Muscles worked

Primary Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Pectoralis Major Sternal Head

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Serratus Anterior Triceps Brachii

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