Low push-up hold

How to do it

1. Set upLower into the bottom of a push-up, chest a few centimetres from the floor, elbows tucked back.
2. MoveHold there and breathe. Keep your glutes tight and push the floor away just enough to stay hovering.
3. Watch forLetting your hips touch down before your chest. Hold the whole body as one piece.

Easier or harder

Easier

Knee push-up pulses: same idea from your knees, with a little movement.

Harder

Negative push-ups: lower slowly and repeat.

What it works

Muscles

Chest, Core, Triceps

Position

Plank / all fours

Intensity

Moderate Medium

Impact

No jumping

Swap it for

• Standard push-ups
• Negative push-ups
• Push back push-ups
• Push-up + shoulder tap
• Commandos
• Knee push-ups