straddle push-ups??

[NY25]

In the breakdown for Low Impact Circuit, Cathe indicates a move called a "straddle push-up." Anyone know what this is?

 

[Sekcy_Gymnast]

Its when you do a push-up on your toes, but your feet are apart in a small straddle. I believe thats what Cathe means. I think she did this in another one of her workouts. I think it was HSTA. Not sure though

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[NY25]

hmmm - interesting - that usually makes push-ups easier due to the wider base of support (something rare for Cathe).

 

[melimcn]

It's also called a Diamond push-up. It hits your triceps more than other areas. Your feet are spread in a straddle, with yours hands close together (Ideally, formind a diamond with your two hands).

They're tough, but great!

 

[NY25]

aha - interesting. I can't do those. ouch

 

[kathryn]

One usually straddles something (what you all are talking about are wide-stance push-ups). I think these are the type of push-ups that are also in High Step Circuit: you put your feet on the high step (set at about 8"), do a push-up, then remain in push-up position and straddle the step (one foot down on each side), perform a push-up, then put both feet back on the step, and so on.

 

[Reta]

Ouch!}(

 

[fit_fairy]

>One usually straddles something (what you all are talking
>about are wide-stance push-ups). I think these are the type
>of push-ups that are also in High Step Circuit: you put your
>feet on the high step (set at about 8"), do a push-up, then
>remain in push-up position and straddle the step (one foot
>down on each side), perform a push-up, then put both feet back
>on the step, and so on.



That's what I was picturing Kathryn.


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[atiman]

Okay, now my turn to guess.

Is it where you sit on the floor (similiar to the floating genie move on Coremax) and straddle your feet in a "V" position. You then take both of your arms and place them in front of you but between your legs and then push-up off the ground?


Namita

 

[GraceNote]

Okay, y'all have to stop now...you're scaring me!!! }( }( ALL those versions sound like torture! :7

 

[DebbieH]

Another version...

Staggered Pushups
Try a different version of your usual pushup by putting one hand on a phone book (or any other object) and the other on the floor. On your knees or toes (and with body straight) lower down into a pushup and push back up.






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[BusyBee]

RE: Another version...

>Staggered Pushups
>Try a different version of your usual pushup by putting one
>hand on a phone book (or any other object) and the other on
>the floor. On your knees or toes (and with body straight)
>lower down into a pushup and push back up.
>

Cathe does staggered push-ups in HSTA ... only she uses the top portion of the high step instead of a phone book. It really gets your pectoralis firing.



Jenn