Body Weight Exercises – Bench Push Up

Body weight exercises are the best way for anyone to get started immediately with exercise. There is no equipment required, and they are some of the most challenging exercises used by exercisers today. Here is a great body weight basedexercise that almost anyone can do right away. This exercise is one of over 32 exercises that you will find in my Body Weight Exercise Manual for Beginners. To learn more about this manual, please go to our homepage . Bench Push Up Muscle Group(s) Worked: Chest, Shoulders *. Find a surface that sits a minimum of 18 inches off the floor. You can use a bench, chair, couch, or even a bed. *. Place yourself into the push up position with your palms flat on the surface. Your hips and shoulders should be in line, andyou should be up on your toes. *. Now lower yourself toward the surface by bending your elbows.Keep your back straight the whole time, and stop when yourface is about one inch away from the surface. *. Reverse the motion and come back to the start position.