Towel Elevated Push-Up

Exercise Overview

This is a push up modification that targets the muscles of the chest, shoulder and core. This modification is made to decrease pressure placed on the wrist during a pushup. Start by assuming a push up position with your hands placed on a rolled up towel. Proceed to completing pushups, be sure to keep the core braced to maintain a neutral spine during this exercise. You can progress this exercise by unravelling the towel to increase the extension angle in the wrist.

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