Drill:
Static Arm Exercise: Advanced Push-Up Holds
Equipment needed:
None
Instructors needed:
Several to monitor
Description:
The students will build arm strength by holding their body up with one palm and the balls of their feet.
Step 1
Have your students lay on their bellies with their palms on the ground at their side, right below their shoulders.
Step 2 -Explain the rules:
When I say, “go” you will raise your body off the ground using your palms and the balls of your feet, keeping your feet, hips, and head aligned; and then you will extend one arm in front of your, keeping your arm parallel to the ground.
Keep your feet together and make sure your fingers are pointed forwards.
You will hold the advanced push-up position and count to twenty.
While you are counting, try not to move your body at all.
Step 3:
Continue for two turns; one turn with each arm extended forwards.
On the second turn, walk around and make sure they are maintaining alignment with their feet, hips, and head. If they are not, freeze the count until they correct their position.