Week 125: Push Up

It's February! Which means for those of us who participate, the shred season is going strong, and we want to maintain strength and fine-tune endurance all season long. We are focusing on bodyweight exercises to help you Continue The Shred, because now you're in it and we want your body to be the stimulus!

Exercise: Push Up

Purpose: To retrain proper scapular mobility, control, and build pec and tricep strength, and core stability

Who It's For: Snowboarders, skiers, splitboarders, alpine tourers, cross-country skiers, snowshoers, and lodge squatters too!

Why We Love It: Because we need to be solid in the basics to really rip it up on the slopes!

Procedure:

1. Assume a plank position with your hands directly below your shoulders and a little wider

2. Place a loop resistance band around both arms, just above your elbows

3. Keeping elbows in by your sides, slowly lower yourself to the ground without losing core engagement, or bringing your head forward

4. Pause at the bottom and ensure that your elbows remained locked into your sides, and screw your palms outward into the floor to kick on your shoulder blades

5. Press the ground away as you come back to the tall plank position

6. Repeat as many good reps as possible

Feeling a little sloppy and lacking control? Try Push-Ups with Band Assistance for a little help.

*Disclaimer: Not all exercises are suitable for everyone, and participation in novel activities may increase the risk of adverse effects such as pain, soreness, or injury. Please consult with your Physician or a local Physical Therapist prior to attempting any exercise you feel uncomfortable performing. If adverse reactions occur, discontinue performance of the exercise and consult your physician or trusted clinician for evaluation.

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