Hindu Push Up

The Hindu push up works the entire body and targets the chest muscles from all angles. Throw in a bit of flexibility and you can see why this is such a highly regarded exercise that has been used by combat athletes for many centuries. Start with your feet spread hip width or slightly wider and your butt pointing up in the air. You should be in a pyramid type position (similar to Down Dog in yoga) with a long line running from your tailbone to your finger tips. To commence the movement, dive down towards the ground then flatten yourself out as if you were sliding underneath a fence. Finish the movement by driving your head upwards and extending your spine squeezing your glutes tight as you do so. Your finish position will be similar to Up Dog in yoga. To get back to the start position, simply lift your hips until you are in the same pyramid (down dog) posture you started with.