PILATESOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA
Push-Ups
Equipment
Mat
LEVEL
Advanced
Goals & Benefits
- Strengthens the whole body, especially the chest, shoulders, arms, back and seat.
- Stabilizes the torso.
- Lengthens the body from head to toe.
- Gives a great sense of accomplishment.
Tips & Cues
- Keep the abdominals lifted especially as the body lowers.
- Keep the arms close to the ribcage as they bend.
- Keep the body in one long line from heels to head.
- Try with one leg when mastered with tow!
