Push Ups

Simple exercises that you can do without any equipment are the perfect way to start training. If you want to get fit but you find it hard to get out to the gym and you don't want to spend the money on home equipment push ups can be just the thing for you. Also if you are traveling or staying away from home you can still do push ups. Push ups train your arms, chest and upper body. They will also strengthen your core muscles.

Some tips on how to do a good push up. Keep your body in a straight line. Don't let your hips do above or below the line of your spine. Put your hands down on the ground a little farther apart than the width of your shoulders. Your shoulders should be right above your hands. Make sure than your shoulders are not in front of or behind your hands. Now straighten your body, tighten up the muscles of your core and lower your chest until it barely touches the ground. You can keep on increasing the repetitions as you get stronger. That way you will generate continuous development of your arms and upper chest.

The video demonstrates good military push up technique. Watch it and then do some for yourself!