Pre-Season Workout with Jen Hudak: Weighted Push-ups
Pre-Season Workout with Jen Hudak: Weighted Push-ups
This exercise develops the musculature of the upper body, shoulders, low back, and core. While upper body strength is an important part of overall fitness and body balance, what makes this exercise great is the development of whole-body stability and core strength.
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Weighted Push-Ups
This exercise develops the musculature of the upper body, shoulders, low back, and core. While upper body strength is an important part of overall fitness and body balance, what makes this exercise great is the development of whole-body stability and core strength.
Have a partner place a weight on your back while you're in push-up position. Jen is using a ten-pound weight here.
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