MIM: Triceps Push-ups

Time to work on those strong upper bodies!  Move It Monday exercise today is triceps push-ups!  You may be familiar with the standard push-up where the elbows go out, but these are totally different!  For these, you want to keep your hands closer together, shoulder-width apart on a bench or other steady surface.  When you come down, elbows should go BEHIND you, close to your sides.  By pushing up from this position, you are targeting the triceps in the back of the arm.

Remember:

Your pup should be in a sit or a down beside you.

Keep your back and legs straight the entire time.

Lower your chest down towards the bench with elbows staying close to your sides.

Push yourself back up, focusing on the muscles behind your upper arms.

Start with 10 of these and see how they go!  Add another set when you’re ready.