Honiton Gymnastics

Press up

Main points

Start position (front support)

  • Back flat (straight line from heels to head)
  • Hips pressed down
  • Stomach in
  • Legs straight and together
  • Head neutral
  • Shoulders over fingers
  • Bottom of toes on floor (NOT pointed toes)

Press up movement

  • Elbows stay close into body (not wise arms)
  • Control on way down
  • Chest touches floor
  • Arms press straight and push through shoulders
  • Back remains flat and no movement of any other body parts