Regular Push Up

Regular Push-Ups: 4^th and 5^th Grade

(Triceps and Forearm Extensors)

1. Lie face down on floor.

2. Palms flat on floor in line with armpits and slightly wider than shoulder-width.

3. Feet are hip-width apart and on floor, toes flexed.

4. Push upper body off floor by fully extending elbows and balancing on toes, legs straight, while keeping a straight line from the neck to ankles.

5. Support body weight on toes and fully extend arms.

6. Keep body straight; lower the chest by bending elbows until chest is within 3 inches of floor. Elbows should point backward toward hips.

4^th Grade: Girls: 5 Boys: 9

5^th Grade: Girls: 5 Boys: 10