Pause Push Up

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Coach's Tips

Pause push-ups are regular push-ups where you pause at the bottom. They’re great for building endurance and stability.

1. Get into a basic push-up position on the floor.

2. Place your hands shoulder-width apart, directly under your shoulders.

3. Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your toes.

1. Bend your elbows and slowly lower yourself until your chest is close to the floor.

2. Pause for 1-2 seconds with your chest slightly above the floor to maintain tension.

3. Push your body up with your chest and arms to return to the starting position.

4. Repeat with the same rhythm while keeping the pause time consistent.

Inhale when lowering your body, and exhale when raising your body.

1. When going down, engage your abdomen and glutes to prevent your back from bending or sagging.

2. At the stopping point, do not bounce back up; push up using only your muscle strength.

3. At first, focus on maintaining the correct posture and stopping time rather than the number of repetitions.

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