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Strengthening the Upper Body: Elevated Push-Up

Last Update: February 9, 2009

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The elevated push-up exercises the chest muscles, shoulders and triceps, and requires a bench or step. Maintain a strong core to protect the back during an elevated push-up with tips from a fitness trainer in this exercise video.

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  • Props: bench or step
  • Primary muscle: chest
  • Secondary muscle: shoulders & triceps
  • Maintain a strong core to protect the back
  • Vary reps & sets for cross training

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Nick Narvaez, celebrity trainer and certified by NESTA. Nick began his career as a member of the air force and a professional boxer. He has trained coast to coast clientele from the NYPD to the Hollywood Elite. Nick has been an intergral part of the iTRAIN team. iTRAIN.com is your own "Hollywood personal trainer right in your pocket." Each audio and video workout consists of an elite Hollywood Trainer or World Champion Athlete mixed with original music to satisfy your workout needs. iTRAIN provides more than 275 workouts in its library ranging from treadmill to elliptical, cycling, strength training, and many more.

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