Strength: Push Up • Peak Physio

Instructions: Kneeling

Come onto your hands and knees on a comfortable soft surface such as a mat or carpet
Position the knees underneath the hips and crawl the hands forward beyond the line of the shoulders
Maintaining a straight back, bring the hips forward towards the wrist
The shoulders should now be stacked on top of the wrists
Ensure that you remain active through the finger tips to avoid collapsing into the wrists
Bend the elbows to the side, slowly lowering the chest towards the ground
Your Physiotherapist will determine which depth is appropriate for you
Press away from the ground as your straighten the elbows and return to the start position
Maintain a diagonal line from the head to the tailbone
Repeat as per Physiotherapists instructions

With the upper body positioned as above, curl the toes under and straighten the knees
There should now be a straight horizontal line from the head to the tailbone
Draw the kneecaps up towards the hips to remain active through the legs
Draw the lower belly away from the waist band of your pants
Bend the elbows to the side, slowly lowering the chest towards the ground
Your Physiotherapist will determine which depth is appropriate for you
Press away from the ground as your straighten the elbows and return to the start position
Repeat as per Physiotherapists instructions