Tuesday 12 April 2011

The One Arm Pushup Tips



So you're bored with the classic push-up. Or you're a monster and think the classic is just too easy. Either way, here are some suggestions to do something challenging instead of the bland push-up.

Most of us who can do two dozens or so push ups will be able to do at least one single arm push up. This is fact that anyone can test. Just spread your legs half a mile out and allow your back to curve every which way lift and drop the opposite shoulder by amplitude of two feet. And somehow you will be able to do something that your none-physically active friends will believe is a single arm push ups.

They will throw a few wows, pat you on the back and tell their friends about how strong you are. They will also tell everyone not to mess with you or you will one arm push up them silly. As great as it all sounds, you yourself know that what you did was something very far from a true skill that you have tried to portray.

How to do it?

* Keep feet spread slightly farther than shoulder width. The more spread apart your feet are, the easier the move. Judges will mark down for this. Make sure both knees are facing the floor throughout the movement.

* Place hand where it feels most comfortable, usually slightly outside and above the shoulder joint, with fingers facing slightly inward.

* Place other arm tight against the side of the body and the back of the thigh for balance and control.

* Keep the entire body rigid and tensed, to ensure control and ease of the movement.

* Lower your body slowly until your shoulder is parallel with your elbow. Avoid dropping the opposite shoulder; both shoulders should be kept in a straight line, parallel to the ground during the entire movement.

* Explode back up in a controlled, yet smooth movement, and lock out the elbow at the top of the push-up.

* Keep eyes and head facing forward throughout the movement, rather than facing the floor.

The best way to insure that you reach the point where you can do one arm push ups unassisted, is to make sure and really master the previous movements before moving on. The more time you spend mastering the previous movement, the easier time you will have with the next movement.

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