This is the old reliable from our high school gym days ("Get down and give me 25!") Start with ten pushups in each rep and work up to three reps per day. One of the best quick exercises for a busy dad, with maximum benefit in just a few minutes.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: 10 minutes
Here's How:
- Lie face down on the floor with your hands straight down below your shoulders.
- Place your hands a few inches wider than your shoulder width
- Place your feet at hip width with your toes on the floor.
- Extend the elbows and raise the body off the floor.
- Lower your entire body (legs, hips, trunk, and head) 6 to 8 inches from the floor.
- Return to the start position by extending at the elbows and pushing the body up (hence the term "pushup").
