Monday Minute: Pushups
- By Eric Cressey, MS, CSCS
- Published Feb. 25, 2013
- Updated Feb. 25, 2013 at 11:03 AM UTC
In this video, we show you how to do a proper pushup. This excellent upper body exercise also improves core and scapular stability, which is beneficial as your form starts to fade toward the end of a long run or race.
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