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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Chest

Equipment Required

Bodyweight

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Shoulders, Triceps, Lower Back

Exercise Description

The push up with back extension exercise builds chest strength while adding a back extension to work your lower back muscles. It's a combo move that hits your front and back.

How To

1. Start in a standard push-up position with hands slightly wider than shoulders 2. Lower your chest toward the ground while keeping your core tight and body straight 3. Push back up to the starting position using your chest and arms 4. At the top, lift your chest and arch your back slightly, extending your spine 5. Return to the starting push up with back extension position and repeat for desired reps

Form Tips

• Keep your core engaged throughout the entire push up with back extension movement • Don't over-arch your back during the extension - just a gentle lift • Land softly on your hands and maintain wrist alignment under your shoulders • Control both the push-up and back extension phases - no rushing

Common Mistakes

• Arching the back too much during the extension phase of the push up with back extension • Letting the hips sag during the push-up portion instead of keeping the body straight • Moving too fast through the push up with back extension without controlling each phase

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