So with that being said, is everyone ready to train some chest? If so then this routine is for you! I call this a very simple push up matrix because it focuses on the basics. It’s extremely important to have a good foundation in any exercise by learning proper form. The following routine also has a close-grip variation that focuses a bit more on triceps! This will prevent injury and maximize results! The push up routine shown in the video below can be down anywhere anytime. This routine will also give your chest some dexterity training by doing the push ups on a unleveled platform, this will really shock your muscle into a growth phase! Try your best to master the forms first, this will allow you to graduate to my more advanced push up matrix which will be posted very soon! You can follow my humble little fitness site at http://ReactMethod.com
P.s I just finished my own chest workout so if i sound a little out of breath. sorry ';]
When watching this video keep in mind the following key points!
1.This routine requires some sort of small raised platform. For example: a phone book, a thick hard cover book, An aerobic stepper ect. Be creative, but keep it safe. Do not use anything that will slide from underneath your hand. I prefer a yellow pages or a yoga block.
Elbows are tight to the body. Never flare them out. By flaring out your elbows, it will put too much stress on your rotator cuff. Keeping our elbows in pointed towards the hipbone give us a lot more power too. Try it and see for yourself.
2.Keep a strong core! Never allow your Abs and back to cave in towards the floor. Always raise your tail bone slightly. Keeping out tail bone raised makes our center very sturdy during the movements of a push up.
3.Do not let your chest touch the floor! Do not lock your arms out at the top of the push up. Doing these two things makes our chest muscle (Pecs) rest, resulting in less effectiveness of the exercise. Also locking your arms at the top of the push up involves too much Triceps. We only lock our arms out during the close grip movement of this push up routine, helping us get a bit more squeeze.
4.In between sets we will be performing a isometric. Keep your palms together as if you were praying or crushing something. Hold this position squeezing hard as you can for 10 seconds. This recruits a lot of muscle fibers, maximizing the work out results.
5.If you have a hard time doing a normal push up, this whole routine can be done from a modified position. Refer to these 2 photos links for correct modified push up positions. Modified 1 Modified 2
6.And last but not least, try to take all you reps as far as you can. Try working through the muscle burn. When you achieve muscle failure, insert you knee forward for support and return to a kneeling position. This takes pressure off your lower back.































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Today I'll try your tutorial for the abs, too.
This really is a great help to get in shape :-)
http://www.skillshare.com/Plyometric-Fitness-Seminar-LearnTrain-Get-Fit/720454627/680589564
I was a meat head until about 15yrs ago. Broke my right ankle and hyper extended my left knee. Once that was healed up, I got back in the gym. ONE MONTH later I break my left ankle and actually tore my left knee that time. Had surgery and all that jazz. But after about a year of being out of the gym, I never went back. I've still watched what I ate, stuck to decent foods and eat my greens, but at 42 now I have to admit the midsection has grown a bit.
I'm currently nursing my right shoulder as I think I might have tore something in it. I can do bench, but not military press. It happened 9 months ago, but there is still pain when I move my shoulder certain ways.
I think it's time I finally went to a doctor, huh?...lol
Anyway, again, GREAT instructional. The variance of where you place your hands is great and for those out there not familiar with it, it does work!
I want to point out your supportive and positive attitude was noticed in your video as well as your comments.
Keep it up! Too many haters out there as it is.
~Jef
" Get to the gym!".."Do Em's push up matrix now!", "Drink water", " Eat healthy"...
It works great for me!
Even set alarm reminders on your phone!
One of the best motivation factors is results... once you start to see you body changing, you'll never lose motivation!
So go for it!!!!
Cheers mate
Enjoy!
I also will be releasing a great total body routine that uses a ordinary towel! killer!
i appreciate the support!
Looking forward to some routines that don't require $$$ of equipment to carry out.
BTW here is another sticky to post at work
SIT UP
amazing how it works the abs and helps the back if you don't lean against that chairback. Think about it as 9 hours of mild ab/ core exercise a day.
slouching in a chair is a great way to weaken your lower back as well as your total core. I suggest everyone take his advice and make that post it note "SIT UP STRAIGHT".
A person should think about their abs a lot more during the day. For instance when you walk anywhere try squeeze and contract your abs for a few blocks. This will train your abs to understand how they work during a contraction which is the most important part of any ab exercise understanding your abs is the first part to getting then strong!
Yes, everyone's body is different, so if i tell you to do ten pushups that doesn't mean you body will be stimulated. A great rule to follow if you cant achieve muscle fail at first is, go until you get a burn then count 5-10 reps through the burn.
I have a bit of tennis elbow.. Getting a good warm up helps a lot!!
http://www.instructables.com/id/Intermediate-Push-Up-matrix/
Up to the challenge?
I think the company that sells it is called "rawrs" I'm sure you can search for them :)
Sorry to hear you went through that, I'm glad to hear you escaped disaster.
how big is your belly ?!
hahahaha