The Modified Hindu Pushup is for anyone who is not ready for the full motion.  Like the Hindu Squat, this exercise does not only work your entire upper body, it increases flexibility in the spine and increases stamina.  Try these to replace regular pushups and see how quickly you will increase your upper body strength.

1. Start with your hands and knees on the floor shoulder width apart.
2. Bend your elbows and lower your body in a circular arc until your arms are straight—the downward motion is sort of like a dive bomb then you swoop up to the next position, which is chest up and your hips almost touching the ground.
3. Look up to the ceiling and inhale.
4. Push back toward your heels again and keeping your ARMS STRAIGHT return to the start position.
5. Do as many reps as possible.

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