Week #37 - Mr. Diabetes® Home Fitness Program - Wall Push Ups
Week #37 Wall Push Ups
Wall Push Ups are as different from regular “Push Ups” as walking is to jogging/running. It’s a valuable exercise that works all the same muscles as do regular Push Ups.
Be sure to practice proper diaphragmatic breathing.
HOW: 1. Step back 4 foot lengths (toe-to-heel) from a wall.
2. Place hands on wall. Keep body straight. Feet are together on floor. Chest or forehead is up to, or even touching, the wall.
3. Exhale (through your mouth) while slowly pushing off the wall to full arm’s length. Make sure to round your back slightly and keep legs straight.
4. Inhale (through your nose) as you slowly return to original position.
[NOTE: FUN FACT: When in the starting position drop your hands from the wall – letting your arms dangle. Then, try standing straight up using only strength from the waist; without using your hands/arms to push yourself from the wall. Interestingly, men (with VERY few exceptions), will not be able to do it, whereas women (with VERY few exceptions) will be able to do it. THE REASON: It has to do with women having a lower center of gravity.]
BENEFITS: 1. Develops powerful lungs.
2. Exceptional front shoulder (deltoid) strengthener.
3. Builds up and broadens upper torso.
4. Strengthens back and triceps.
5. Increases endurance.
6. Sharpens coordination.
SCHEDULE: WEEK ONE: 10 Times
WEEK TWO: 12 Times
WEEK THREE: 15 Times
WEEK FOUR: 20 Times
THEREAFTER: 25 Times
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