Elevanted Push-Up

• Extend your legs behind you, with your toes on the ground, so your body is in a straight line from your head to your heels.
• Lower your body towards the elevated surface by bending your elbows until your chest nearly touches the surface.
• Push your body back up to the starting position by straightening your arms, making sure to keep your body straight and your core engaged throughout the movement.
• Repeat the exercise for your desired number of repetitions, ensuring to maintain proper form throughout.

• **Maintain Core Stability**: Engage your core throughout the entire movement. This will help to maintain proper form and protect your lower back. Mistake to avoid: Do not let your hips sag or your back arch during the exercise, as this can lead to lower back injuries.
• **Controlled Movement**: Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the bench. Push your body back up to the starting position. Make sure to perform this movement in a controlled manner to avoid injury and to maximize the effectiveness of the exercise. Mistake to avoid: Do not drop your body quickly or bounce at the

Yes, beginners can do elevated push-ups. This exercise is actually a modification of the standard push-up and is often recommended for beginners because it is less strenuous. In an elevated push-up, your hands are placed on an elevated surface like a bench or step instead of the floor, which reduces the amount of body weight you have to lift, making the exercise easier. As strength and endurance improve, the height of the elevation can be gradually reduced until standard push-ups can be performed. However, it's important to ensure correct form to avoid injury.

• The Diamond Push-Up is another variation, where you bring your hands together to form a diamond shape, targeting more of your triceps.
• The Wide Grip Push-Up is a variation where you place your hands wider than shoulder-width apart, emphasizing your chest muscles.
• Another variation is the Spiderman Push-Up, where you bring your knee to your elbow during each rep, engaging your core.
• Lastly, the One-Arm Push-Up is a challenging variation where you perform the exercise with only one arm, greatly increasing the difficulty and engaging your core more.