Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Updated: August 4, 2016, 6:23 PM
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Who doesn’t want tight and toned abs? And what better than push-ups to help you get there. These push-up variations recommended by Ganesh Sakpal, fitness expert, Gold’s Gym, India will fire up your core while working on your flexibility as well as your abs.
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Clap push-up: This push-up variation involves you lifting both your palms off the floor to clap in between a regular push-up. It may seem beyond your ability, but it will challenge your core like no other exercise.
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Knuckle push-up: In this push-up variation, you use your knuckles instead of your palms to support your body weight. It will challenge your entire body as well as your balance.
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One-hand push-up: It is performed with one hand on the ground and the other one behind your back. As a bonus, you also tone and strengthen your arms in this variation.
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Elevated feet push-up: In this variation, you place your feet on an elevated surface like a bench or a chair instead of the ground. This variety is excellent to work your chest and shoulder muscles along with your obliques.
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Spiderman push-up: In spiderman push-up, you need to bend your elbows to the side to lower your torso to the floor and bring your right knee touch your right elbow. Then repeat on the other side to complete one repetition. This will work your core and challenge your upper body.
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Chaturanga push-up: In this yoga-inspired variation, you need to bend your elbows lowering your chest until your shoulders are in line with your elbows. It will work not only your core but also your triceps.
