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Sliding push-ups

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Sliding push-ups

Intermediate10 repsNo jumping

Muscles worked

AbsLower backUpper chestLower chestTriceps

You need

Foam roller

How to do it

  1. Utilize weights, towels, rags, or similar items to be able to slide your hands open, either on the ground or on a low bar.
  2. Perform the opening movement and then close until your hands are almost together using the strength of your chest.
  3. Try to keep your arms as straight as possible, avoiding excessive elbow flexion.

Exercise demonstration from Calisteniapp, used under licence.