One of the best toning exercises without equipment is push ups. There are many variations depending on your strength. If you are strong enough, you can do push ups on your toes. If this is too difficult to start with, you can modify this exercise and do this toning exercise on your knees.
For all variations of this toning exercise, ensure you keep a straight, flat back and keep your abs sucked in
A great way to build up to the full push ups on your toes is to gradually increase the height of a bench. For example, start off doing 15-20 reps on your knees if you can, if not start with a lesser number and build up to 15-20 reps.
Once you find this easy your next step is to do this toning exercise on a high bench, about waist height if you can find one. You may find a kitchen bench is suitable for this. Lean into the bench and push off on your toes. Build this up to 15-20 reps until you find this easy.
Next you can try a lower bench, about knee height. Continue to build on this until you are stronger as before.
Finally, once you have built up your strength, you will now be able to do full body push ups on your toes. You may need to start with low reps and you can gradually build this up to 15-20 reps.
Don’t worry if this takes you many weeks to achieve, as long as you are progressively increasing your reps and the difficulty factor of this toning exercise you are on the right track.
For more advanced toning exercises doing these push ups you can try to add a clap in between each one as shown in this photo.
It is recommended to do this exercise every second day for the best results.
Good luck!
Tips: Avoid locking your elbows at the top of the push up by stopped just before your arms are fully extended.
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