Benefit: Increased muscular strength and endurance. Target: Chest, arms and core.
Start with legs extended, toes on the floor, hands on the floor with arms extended underneath shoulders. Place one hand face, flat on a block. Slowly bend elbows and lower body to floor with the chest almost touching the hands. Remain in proper alignment with abdominals held in tight. Exhale on exertion. Lower body fully and switch arms by walking hands across. Repeat on the other side, alternating hands. 10 – 20 reps.