Hindu Push-up / Dands
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muscles: | Triceps, Pectoralis Major, Deltoids |
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auxiliary muscles: | Trapezius, Rectus Abdominis |
required: | Doable Without Equipment And Weights |
optional: | Fitness Mat |
fitness level: | Normal |
exercise type: | Strength, Cardio |
Variations available (17) |
General And Specifics
- you have to go into the hollow-back for this exercise
- if you have problems with your back, leave out this one
Starting Position
- place your hands and feet about shoulder width apart on the ground
- the limbs are stretched out
- lift your bottom, so that your body builds a Ʌ
- keep the back straight
- hold the head in extension to the spine
Correct Execution
- now bend your arms
- your hips and upper body sink down until you reach a horizontal position above the ground
- in the same movement you push through your arms, keep the hip down
- your chest and sight are pointed forwards now, the head is pulled to the neck
- the back is arched
- afterwards, push the bottom back up again
- move right on to the next repetition