Push-ups

Test for Upper Body Strength and Endurance

Test: 90 degree Push-up

Objective:

To complete as many 90 degree push-ups as possible to an up down pace of a person talking on the testing CD.

Proper position:

• Prone position
• Hands shoulder width apart
• Legs straight
• Toes tucked under
• Back should be kept straight from head to toe throughout

Test:

Student lowers the body using the arms until they achieve a 90-degree angle with the elbow bend. Then student pushes back up and continues this moment until they can’t perform it anymore.

• http://i.ytimg.com/vi/v-EGC9jBC44/0.jpg
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-EGC9jBC44

Suggested exercises for Push-Ups

1. 10 Superman pushups
2. 30 Second Plank
3. 10 negative push-ups (start in the “up” push-up position and lower down to the ground as slowly as possible)
4. 10 proper pushups or as many as possible

***Wait 1 minute between exercises***