Push-UPS on bench with weight

Push-UPS on bench with weight — technique exercises:

1. For this exercise you will need to place one horizontal bench behind, a second ahead of him. Standing between the two benches, grasp the rear arms on the front feet.
2. Brush on shoulder width apart, arms fully extended. Thighs parallel to the floor and also forward. Torso perpendicular to the floor. The partner who will place the dumbbells on your thighs as shown in the figure. This will be your initial position.
3. On the inhale slowly lower the torso by bending the elbows. Continue the movement until the angle between the arm and forearm will not be less than 90°. Tip: don’t set your elbows, keep them close to the torso. Forearms pointing down throughout the overall exercise.
4. Straining your triceps, lift your upper body to the starting position, straightening the arms, returning to starting position.
5. Complete the required number of repetitions.

Note: placing feet on the bench, thus you complicate the exercise. If you are performing this exercise for the first time, do not use additional weight.