Finger Tip Push Up
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Exercise Description:
The finger tip push-up is a variation of the traditional push-up exercise that targets the muscles in the upper body, including the chest, shoulders, and triceps. To perform the finger tip push-up, start in a plank position with your hands placed on the ground, fingers spread wide and extended out so that you are supporting your body weight on your fingertips. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart, and your body should form a straight line from your head to your heels.
To perform the movement, lower your body by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides. Lower yourself until your chest nearly touches the ground, then push back up to the starting position, straightening your arms. Make sure to keep your body in a straight line throughout the movement and avoid letting your hips sag or rise.
We have listed a couple injuries that this exercise can help with. Regarding those injuries, your should use this exercise after you have built up the stability and movement muscles required to perform this exercise. That would most likely mean being able to perform the following exercises perfectly, i.e. total control through the movement, while maintaining stability around the the shoulder joint.
When we state an injury we are specifically talking about an exercise that can speed up recovery, which almost always means a exercise/movement that targets the stability of a joint to perform a workout.
Once you can complete these workouts with ease, no pain, and proper form, then you would start to perform this exercise.
Also when it comes to "pains" felt when performing this exercise, asses your form and range of motion. If you have some one that can watch you, ask them to, or you can use a camera to film yourself. You want to see:
- how low can you go, i.e. are arms going at least 90 degrees
- are elbows popping out, i.e. arms are perpendicular instead of an acute angle to body
- is one side lower then the other, i.e. is one shoulder blade not engaging fully?
Remember, the "life goal" is to be able to lift just as heavy now as when you are 85, 95, or 110 years old.
Muscles Involved
Stabilizer Muscles Involved
Dynamic Stabilizer Muscles Involved
Antagonist Stabilizer Muscles Involved
Synergist Muscles Involved
Exercise Variations
Rehab Exercise For Injuires
Sports Enhanced By Exercise
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