Bikini Body Workout 2007: Complete Cardio and Sculpting Routine

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Push-Up Progression

2. Push-Up Progression
Targets shoulders, triceps, chest, core

Level 1: Incline Push-Up to Push-Up Plank (not shown)

Place hands on a low surface such as a windowsill or bench, with toes on the floor and body in a straight line (place knees on ground if this is too hard).
Bend elbows 90 degrees, keeping abs tight and head in line with spine; straighten arms and push back to start. Repeat for 30 seconds.
Then hold the full-push-up start position (plank) for 30 seconds.

Level 2: Ground Push-Up

Repeat the exercise in Level 1, but on the ground, positioning palms on ground below shoulders, legs extended and body in a straight line.
Do full push-ups for 30 seconds; hold plank for 30 seconds.

Level 3: Ground Push-Up to Alternating Leg Plank

Do full push-ups on the ground for 30 seconds as in Level 2.
Then hold plank position for 15 seconds, lifting left leg a few inches; keep abs engaged and hips level.
Switch legs and hold for another 15 seconds.

Next: Lunge Progression

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irockursocks47 wrote:

for this workout are you supposed to do it together?

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