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Supine Push Up
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
Exercise details
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Tracking
- Reps
Execution
How to do it
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Position your elbows to your sides with your forearms perpendicular to the floor and hands kept closed.
Engage your core and press your elbows into the floor, lifting your upper back and shoulders off the floor.
Hold the lifted position for a second, feeling the contraction in your upper back.
Slowly lower your upper back and shoulders back to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
Breathe steadily: exhale as you lift your upper back and shoulders, and inhale as you lower them back down.
Focus on using your shoulders and upper back muscles to lift your upper body off the floor.
Use a mat to provide cushioning and support for your back.
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