pectorals
Chest Press with rubber tubing
Instructions
1. Begin standing with feet hip width appart
2. Take tubing and bring it behind your back - right under the shoulder blades
3. Holding the tubing close to your sides, hands by the chest, extend the arms forward, palms down and slowly release back to starting position
4. For increased intenstity extend the arms out with palms facing each other, again bring hands together and release back out to starting position
Push Up
Contraindications: shoulder injuries
Instructions: Lying flat on your stomach, place your hands next to your chest and press your toes into the floor. Push your body up till arms are fully extended, then lower down so your chest is hovering above the floor. Repeat. Pushups are normally performed in a horizontal position, but can be done at different angles of elevation, even against a wall.
