If you can raise your upper body a little higher, e.g., put your hands on a step, a regular push up might be easier. A regular push up also works your core more.
Hand placement can alter the body part you are working:
Elbows close to body - working back of arms more (triceps) This is harder
Elbows flared out - working pecs and anterior deltoids
Hands closer together - inner pecs and triceps
Hands further apart outer pecs and anterior deltoid
In any of these positions, be mindful of stress to your elbows and your shoulders. The hands close together can be tough on the elbows & hands further apart can be hard on your shoulders.




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