Forward Sliding Push-up

General And Specifics

• with this variation of the push-up you can also train the shoulders and the abs well
• you need a slippery floor and an already trained body

Starting Position

• lay two folded towels onto the floor
• bring your body into the push-up position and place each hand on one of the towels
• the hands are right below the shoulders, the arms are stretched
• your body forms a line from head to heels

Correct Execution

• brace the abs
• slide forward with one hand, the other one remains in its position
• the sliding arm remains straight
• simultaneously, bend the supporting arm and hold the elbow close to the body
• lower the upper body as in the regular push-up
• invert the motion, when your nose is close to the floor
• slide the arm back
• raise the upper body and come back to the stating position
• do not let the butt hang down, avoid a hollow back, your body still forms a line
• several alternating reps

tips for the workout

• make the exercise a lot easier by doing it on your knees
• impede it by putting a filled backpack onto your back