Supplemental Chest Exercises
December 25th, 2007 by 
Jason Anderson
If you want to increase or alter your workout for the chest area, try these two exercises. Both are variations of the push-up.
Modified Push-Ups
Start in an upright position with your arms shoulder-width apart, your elbows bent a little and your knees (also bent) on the floor. The aim is to keep your head, neck and back all in a straight line throughout this chest exercise. Move your body down towards the floor, slowly and steady. Stop when your upper arms are parallel to the floor. Rise back to the starting position, slowly and steady again. Make sure not to lock your elbows.
Alternative Push-Ups
Start in an upright position with your arms shoulder-width apart, your elbows bent a little and your feet together. The aim again is to keep your head, neck and back in a straight line throughout this exercise. Move your body down towards the floor, slowly and steady. Stop when your upper arms are parallel to the floor. Rise back to the start position, slowly and steady. Make sure not to lock your elbows. To add resistance, have someone gently rest their feet on your back, or add a small weight, while you perform this exercise.
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