Prayer Push

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Press your palms together and push

How to Prayer Push

Starting Position

1. Please stand with your legs shoulder-width apart.

2. Please bring your palms together in front of your chest.

Proper Form

1. Stand with your palms together in a prayer position.

2. Push your palms against each other.

3. Apply strength in your arms and hold for 15 seconds.

Breathing Technique

Inhale when you push up, and exhale when you lower down.

Precautions

Be careful not to strain your wrists when pushing out while bringing your arms together.

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Prayer Push

About

How to Prayer Push

Starting Position

Proper Form

Breathing Technique

Precautions

From the Community

Prayer Push Related Reading

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