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Take the Push-Up to a New Level

The Pike Peak Push-Up will build strength, balance and flexibility.

 
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Come into a downward dog position.
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A good all-body workout can be achieved by using your own body weight.  You can build strength, balance and flexibility, which can build a strong core.  The Pikes Peak Push-Up is such a move.  

You place your body into a downward dog position; in other words, your hands and toes are on the floor, with your body forming a triangle or a peak.  

Automatically your hamstrings and spine begin to stretch. You create upper body and core strength, and balance when you perform the move. The Pike Peak Push-Up is a challenging move, and it is recommended for those who want to go the next level in their fitness performance. 

  • Come into a downward dog position. 
  • Place feet hip-distance apart.
  • Engage the abdominals and maintain straight legs, depending on your hamstring flexibility.
  • Place the hands wider than your shoulders.
  • Come up on your toes, lifting the heels off the floor.
  • Notice how your glutes lift higher toward the ceiling.
  • Look between your hands.
  • Maintain a long spine, strong abs and legs.
  • Bend your elbows to a 90-degree angle.
  • Don’t allow your face/nose to hit the floor.
  • Then straighten the arms.  That’s one pike peak push-up.
  • Perform as many as you can.
About this column: Carol O'Connor is a Certified Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor and Group Exercise Instructor - and she's going to give you tips on staying fit, getting fit and why it is important to be healthy and fit. Related Topics: Carol O'Connor, Get Fit with Carol O, and push-ups

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