Push-up Hold With Towel

General And Specifics

• this is a very intensive isometric exercise

Starting Position

• lay your front on the floor and position an towel across your middle back
• bend the arms and hold the ends with your palms
• the legs are hip width opened

Correct Execution

• brace the body completely
• push yourself up as in a push-up while you hold against the towel ends with the palms
• you only can stretch the arms out halfway
• hold this position for 5-10 seconds
• avoid an arched back or a hollow-back
• afterwards, rest the body on the floor for a short moment, then go on to the next rep