THE STANDARD PUSH-UP
CHEST AND ARM EXERCISES
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4s
There’s a reason this one’s a classic. With hands shoulder-width apart, keep feet flexed at hip distance and tighten your core. Bend elbows until chest reaches the floor, then push back up. Make sure to keep your elbows tucked close to your body. That’s one!
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CONTRALATERAL LIMB RAISES
Sounds fancy, huh?
Here’s the breakdown: Lie face down with arms outstretched and palms facing each other.
Slowly lift one arm a few inches off the floor, keeping it straight without rotating your shoulders and keeping head and torso still. Hold the position, then lower your arm back down. Rep...
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THE REVERSE FLY
For DIY dumbbells, grab two cans or bottles of water. Stand up straight, with one foot in front of the other and your front knee slightly bent.
With palms facing each other and abs engaged, bend forward slightly from your waist and extend arms out to the sides, squeezing shoulder blades. Repeat.
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THE SUPERMAN
Want some superpowers?
Lie face down with arms and legs extended. Keeping the torso as still as possible, simultaneously raise your arms and legs to form a small curve in your body.
Cape optional.
