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How Can I Improve My Push-Up?
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Typically, the push-up exercise can be improved by mobilizing the shoulder blades. One way to do this is by performing self-myofascial release (SMR) with a foam roller. This podcast explains how to set up the foam roller and how it can benefit the push-up exercise by increasing mobility, blood flow, and stimulation to the shoulder blades and back region. Pictured: A 3-foot high-density foam roller that can be purchased through Perfrom Better is placed horizontally on the floor. The mid-back is placed on the roller with the rear off the ground. The elbows are placed closely together in front of the face and typically 10-20 "rolls" are performed from the base of the neck to just below the shoulder blades.
This is one of 42 techniques that are designed to improve exercise form and are available in the Eye of the Trainer DVD. Check out www.EyeOfTheTrainer.com for a preview video of the DVD contents, free exercise sample, and newsletter. The instructional DVD is vital to any gym-goer, personal trainer, or weekend warrior looking to improve their strength, body composition, or performance.
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