How to Do a T-Push-up Exercise

When it comes to your exercise routine, you must consistently challenge your body. If your muscles get used to a certain workout routine, they plateau and you will no longer make gains. Vary your push-ups regime with this different take on the exercise.

Instructions

1. Lay face down on the ground. Move your arms out at your side until your body resembles a cross. Press your palms against the ground.

2. Push up off the ground. At this point, you are now in the starting position of a normal push-up.

3. Tighten your behind and abs. Lower your upper body toward the ground by bending your elbows. Keep your back straight.

4. Raise yourself back up to the original starting position. Rotate your torso and legs to one side so that your body is facing away from the ground. Simultaneously, raise your arm to the sky so that your upper body forms a "T."

5. Return your torso and legs to the starting position for a push-up so that your upper body again faces the ground. This completes 1 repetition.

6. Repeat this action again, except this time extend your other arm into the air to equally work both sides. Perform 3 sets of 20 repetitions.