This is one that is so completely
obvious once you see it in action, you'll probably kick
yourself if you've never tried it before. It's going work
your pecs MUCH harder than regular push-ups, especially
if your triceps or shoulders have a tendency to take over
the movement.
Basically, all you'll need
for this one is a Swiss Ball.
You're going to do a push-up
with your hands on the ball but on the SIDES of the ball,
rather than on top.
It's going to force you to
seriously clench your pecs just to stay on the ball even
while doing the actual push-up itself!
So first kneel in front of
the ball then set your hands on the sides - just a little
above the widest point of the ball.
Now squeeze inwards HARD and
take your knees off the ground.
Lower yourself down then push
back up. It's very much like a combining a pushing exercise
with a cable-cross-over style of exercise that focuses on
the contraction in the pecs.
It's a simple exercise but
let me tell you...not only do you have squeeze your pecs
extremely hard just to stay on the ball, you'll be wobbling
around like crazy the whole time, too.
VERY good bodyweight exercise
for the chest.
You can very easily do this
one on your knees as well, if the standard position is too
tough.
Heck, do it as a drop set,
where you start in the normal position, rep out, then go
to the kneeling position.
If you're feeling strong,
I HIGHLY recommend trying this one while wearing an X-Vest...basically
a weighted vest that increases your bodyweight. I don't
have pictures of this version of the exercise but you can
figure it out...it's the same exercise but wearing a vest!
Click
here to get your X-Vest now!
