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3 Easy Steps To A Better Push Up

April 16, 2016 Posted by Dr. Christopher Garcia, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, USAW Fitness & Performance Training, Shoulder

Do you have a hard time doing a push up? Do you want to get stronger but don’t know how? Here are three quick tips on how to master the push up.

  • Start and end the push up on your knees
  • Start the push up on your knees and end on your feet
  • Start the push up on your feet and end on your knee
  • Complete 3 sets of 10 repetitions before progressing to the next stage. Enjoy the new results!

 

-Dr. Chris Garcia, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, USAW

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Doctor of Physical Therapy | Residency Trained Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist | Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist | USA Weightlifting Advanced Sports Performance Coach | Movement Specialist |

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