How to Do a Girl Push Up

A modified push up, also known as a girl push up, is a great workout for men and women. It's designed to help you develop the muscles in your chest. It also helps you build the muscles in the back of your upper arm. A girl push up might seem easy, but you're sure to feel the strain when you incorporate this exercise into your workout. Read on to learn how to do a girl push up.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Get down on the floor and place your hands with your palms on the ground. Your hands should be slightly wider than the width of your shoulders.
2. Find your perfect modified push up form. Move your shoulders over your hand so your arm is perpendicular to the floor. Bend your knees so they're also on the floor. Keep your body straight during your entire push up workout for maximum impact.
3. Bend your arms as much as you can as your body slowly drops towards the floor. You should feel strain in your chest and in your arms.
4. Push your body back up. When you complete one modified push up, you should be back in your starting position.

Tips & Warnings

• Look ahead during each push up. This encourages you to keep your head up, and that will ease tension on your neck.
• Keep your back flat and your stomach muscles in during the push up to prevent muscle strain. It's tempting to arch your back or let your rear rise higher than the rest of your body, but that puts you at a greater risk for injury.
• Holding your breath during push ups can be unhealthy. You should inhale through your nose when you lower your body, and you should exhale through your mouth when you push your body back up to the starting position.
• Obtain clearance from your doctor before doing this exercise if you have an arm or wrist injury.